9 facts about U.S. Catholics
Catholics are one of the largest religious groups in the United States, outnumbering any single Protestant denomination.
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Catholics are one of the largest religious groups in the United States, outnumbering any single Protestant denomination.
28% of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular” when asked about their religion.
Most registered voters who are White Christians would vote for Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held today.
Large numbers of Americans in many different religious groups express concern about fewer people getting married.
About a quarter of U.S. adults regularly watch religious services online or on TV, and most of them are highly satisfied with the experience. About two-in-ten Americans (21%) use apps or websites to help with reading scripture.
Among religious groups, White evangelical Protestants continue to have the most positive opinion of Trump.
Most Americans say religion’s influence is shrinking, and about half (48%) see conflict between their own religious beliefs and mainstream American culture.
Most say Francis represents change in the church. And many say the church should allow priests to marry and let Catholics use birth control.
About three-quarters of U.S. Catholics (76%) say abortion should be illegal in some cases but legal in others.
Weekly Mass-goers and Catholic Republicans express higher levels of disapproval of the pope’s new restrictions.
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