62% of Catholics say sexual abuse and misconduct by priests and bishops is an ongoing problem | Pew Research Center

June 12, 2025

6. Views of sexual abuse and misconduct in the Catholic Church

62% of Catholics say sexual abuse and misconduct by priests and bishops is an ongoing problem

62% of Catholics say sexual abuse and misconduct by priests and bishops is an ongoing problem

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6. Views of sexual abuse and misconduct in the Catholic Church
62% of U.S. Catholics say sexual abuse and misconduct by priests and bishops is an ongoing problem
94% of U.S. Catholics have heard at least a little about sexual abuse and misconduct by Catholic priests and bishops
62% of Catholics say sexual abuse and misconduct by priests and bishops is an ongoing problem
68% of Catholics say that sexual abuse and misconduct is equally as common among other religious leaders as it is among Catholic priests and bishops