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flag US church closures surge, with the Diocese of Buffalo planning to shut down 70 churches.

flag Church attendance in the U.S. is declining, leading to closures of many parishes. flag The Diocese of Buffalo expects to shut down 70 churches as part of a renewal plan, following the closure of half of its parishes since the early 2000s. flag In 2019, about 1,000 churches were closing annually. flag Some churches are being converted into residential or commercial properties, while others are innovating, such as Atlanta's First United Methodist Church, which plans to develop affordable housing to stay open.

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