Religion in America: After turbulent 2020, big faith issues loom

For many religious denominations in the United States, there were two shared preoccupations in 2020 beyond the usual matters of faith: How to cope with the coronavirus pandemic and how to respond to tumultuous political events.

With Joe Biden replacing Donald Trump as president, and with vaccines eventually expected to ease the threat of COVID-19, the challenges for faith leaders in 2021 will shift.

Here’s a look at some important storylines to keep an eye on in the coming year for religion in the country:

Photos: The top images of 2020

This is the world that AP photographers captured in 2020, a world beset by every sort of catastrophe. A look back at 2020, in 150 images.