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reportJun 16, 2025

5. Profile of U.S. converts to Catholicism

Six-in-ten converts to Catholicism were raised Protestant. Converts tend to be more Republican than current Catholics raised in the faith.
reportJun 16, 2025

7. Catholic connections

About three-in-ten are “cultural” or former Catholics, or have other ties to the faith. Read about these groups and why some say they left the religion.
reportJun 16, 2025

47% of U.S. Adults Have a Personal or Family Connection to Catholicism

Nearly half of U.S. adults are connected to Catholicism. Read about going to Mass, Communion, confession and more.
reportJun 16, 2025

4. Profile of Hispanic Catholics in the U.S.

About a third of U.S. Catholics are Hispanic. They’re more likely than White Catholics to practice some devotions, but less likely to take Communion at Mass.
short readsSep 12, 2025

More than 8 in 10 U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo favorably

U.S. Catholics are still getting to know Pope Leo XIV. But they like what they’ve seen so far, according to our recent survey.
reportFeb 26, 2025

3. Identifying with a religion because of culture, ethnicity or family background

Identifying with a group for reasons “aside from religion” – such as ethnically, culturally, or because of family background – is somewhat rare. Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center.
reportApr 30, 2025

Most U.S. Catholics Say They Want the Church To Be ‘More Inclusive’

Majorities want the church to allow use of birth control and IVF, and to permit priests to bless same-sex couples. But views differ by Mass attendance.
reportJun 16, 2025

1. Essentials of Catholic identity

Most say having a personal relationship with Jesus is essential to Catholic identity. Roughly half say this about Marian devotion and helping the poor.
reportJun 16, 2025

2. Catholic practices and devotions

U.S. Catholics’ religious observance varies widely. Find out how often they take Communion, pray the rosary and attend a Traditional Latin Mass.
reportFeb 26, 2025

2. Religious switching

Millions of Americans have switched religions over the course of their lives, and most say their religiousness or spirituality has generally shifted too. Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center.

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47% of U.S. Adults Have a Personal or Family Connection to Catholicism

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More than 8 in 10 U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo favorably

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