The pope is concerned about climate change. How do U.S. Catholics feel about it?
71% of Hispanic Catholics see climate change as an extremely or very serious problem, compared with 49% of White, non-Hispanic Catholics.
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71% of Hispanic Catholics see climate change as an extremely or very serious problem, compared with 49% of White, non-Hispanic Catholics.
When it comes to choosing a house of worship, most Black Americans don’t prioritize denominational labels.
Black American religious life is diverse, encompassing a wide range of religious affiliations, worship practices and beliefs.
Majorities of Black adults say predominantly Black churches have done at least some to help Black Americans.
Six-in-ten black adults say it is important for houses of worship to address “political topics such as immigration and race relations.”
Like U.S. adults overall, the majority of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal – at least in some cases.
There are differences by religious tradition in how satisfied churchgoers are with what they hear from the pulpit.
Dennis Quinn, computational social scientist, explains how our analysis of sermons came together and the challenges that arise when religion meets big data.
Among U.S. adults who attend services a few times a year or more, 45% say they’re not sure whether their clergy are Democrats or Republicans.
At least three-quarters of adults under 30 talked to a congregation member or friend during their search, compared with just over half of those 65 or older.
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