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.
Most Black Catholic churchgoers are racial minorities in their congregations, unlike White and Hispanic Catholics – and Black Protestants
Among churches that posted their sermons, homilies or worship services online between Aug. 31 and Nov. 8, 2020, two-thirds posted at least one message from the pulpit mentioning the election. But discussion varied considerably among the four major Christian groups included in this analysis.
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.
Today, most Black adults say they rely on prayer to help make major decisions, and view opposing racism as essential to their religious faith.
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.
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