8 facts about Catholics and politics in the U.S.
Around half of Catholic registered voters describe themselves as Republicans, while 47% identify with the Democratic Party.
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Around half of Catholic registered voters describe themselves as Republicans, while 47% identify with the Democratic Party.
In some countries – particularly in a segment of West and Central Africa – polygamy is frequently legal and widespread.
At least 20 nations preceded the U.S. in granting women the right to vote, according to an analysis of measures in 198 countries and territories.
Americans say they don’t consider Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren to be particularly religious.
Black adults are about five times as likely as whites to say they’ve been unfairly stopped by police because of their race or ethnicity.
There are differences by religious tradition in how satisfied churchgoers are with what they hear from the pulpit.
In Brazil – home to the world’s largest Catholic population – a majority of Catholics are in favor of allowing priests to marry.
Many across Western Europe and the U.S. would be willing to accept Muslims as family or as neighbors. Yet there is no consensus on whether Islam fits into these societies.
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Roughly seven-in-ten white evangelical Protestants approve of Trump’s presidential job performance. Other religious groups are more divided.
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