5 facts about religion in the Philippines
Nearly all Filipinos believe in God, most pray daily and 92% identify as Christian, with Catholics as the majority.
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Many Americans favor prayer in public schools, but few think it should be mandatory
Americans are almost equally split on whether the Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school classrooms. But Republicans, White evangelicals and older Americans are more supportive than other groups.
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Catholics in Latin America generally have positive views of Pope Leo
In six Latin American countries surveyed, most Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, though his ratings trail those Pope Francis received early in his papacy.
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Most U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo favorably; many think Trump has been too critical of him
About eight-in-ten U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, though opinions on the tension between Leo and President Trump split sharply along party lines.
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What the data says about abortion in the U.S.
Six-in-ten US adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Here’s a look at data on abortion rates, providers, demographics and more.
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More Countries Had Elevated Levels of Social Hostilities Involving Religion in 2023
The number of countries with high or very high social hostilities rose for the third year in a row; government interference in worship also increased.
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Religious Restrictions Around the World
How do governments and social actors limit religion? Our interactive has tracked restrictions on religion in 198 countries and territories since 2007.
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Vance is among 1.5% of Americans who have converted to Catholicism
Converts make up 8% of U.S. Catholics. The remaining 92% of U.S. Catholics were raised in the faith and still identify with it today.
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What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?
Most U.S. adults who go to religious services say they’ve recently heard from their clergy about at least one political or social issue.
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How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life
A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a 2026 survey finds.
