Ryan Foley
Christian Post Reporter
Ryan Foley joined The Christian Post in August 2020. He currently covers abortion, politics, education and U.S. news. He was a participant in the National Journalism Center's spring 2018 internship program and has previously written for the Media Research Center's NewsBusters blog and The Western Journal.
Foley graduated from Rhode Island College in 2017 with a B.A. in Political Science and currently resides in Arlington, Virginia.
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A Spanish priest who was facing three years in prison for making critical remarks about radical Islam nearly a decade ago has been acquitted, as concerns about the state of free speech and freedom of religion in Spain persist.
Bolivian president-elect Rodrigo Paz thanks God after election victory ends decades of leftist control
The newly elected president of Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz Pereira, thanked God for his electoral success as his victory ended two decades of leftist control over the South American country. He cited the Lord several times in his victory speech.
Americans with a positive view of religion are on the rise, Pew finds
The share of Americans who see religion as a positive influence on American society continues to grow, as does the percentage who believe religion is gaining influence in public life, new survey data shows.
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A college football player told reporters he was “diving into my faith completely” as he reflected on the connection between his faith and athletic success.
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An Illinois priest has been removed from ministry amid allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with seminarians.
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