Religious Diversity Around the World
Singapore is the most religiously diverse country, and Yemen the least, as of 2020. The U.S. ranks first among nations with large populations.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Singapore is the most religiously diverse country, and Yemen the least, as of 2020. The U.S. ranks first among nations with large populations.
Religiously unaffiliated people are underrepresented among migrants, making up 13% of migrants but 23% of the global population.
Most say Francis represents change in the church. And many say the church should allow priests to marry and let Catholics use birth control.
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