66% of Americans who regularly attend religious services hear about at least one political or social issue from their clergy
Among U.S. adults who attend religious services at least monthly, % who say that in the past few months the clergy at their place of worship have spoken out about …
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
“What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?”
“What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
66% of Americans who regularly attend religious services hear about at least one political or social issue from their clergy
Among U.S. adults who attend religious services at least monthly, % who say that in the past few months the clergy at their place of worship have spoken out about …
| Issue | Percent | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Abortion | 35 | 1 |
| Israel | 34 | 1 |
| Homosexuality | 31 | 1 |
| Immigration | 27 | 1 |
| U.S. military action in Iran | 25 | 1 |
| The environment | 24 | 1 |
| People who are transgender | 23 | 1 |
| NET Have heard about at least one of these | 66 | 2 |
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
“What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?”
“What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
