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Manolo Corichi

Research Analyst

Manolo Corichi is a research analyst focusing on international religion at Pew Research Center. Previously, he was a research assistant and a summer research fellow with the Williams College Political Science Department. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Williams College.

Publications

reportMay 6, 2025

Believing in Spirits and Life After Death Is Common Around the World

Belief in an afterlife, God and spirits in nature is widespread globally. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to believe in God.
reportJan 28, 2025

Comparing Levels of Religious Nationalism Around the World

We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion’s role in society, government and national identity.
short readsAug 28, 2024

Many around the globe say it’s important their leader stands up for people’s religious beliefs

Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs.
short readsJul 17, 2024

Across Asia, respect for elders is seen as necessary to be ‘truly’ Buddhist

Buddhists across the region also say that someone cannot be truly Buddhist if they do not respect deities or spirits.
short readsJul 15, 2024

Many adults in East and Southeast Asia support free speech, are open to societal change

In East and Southeast Asia, half or more of adults say that people who disagree with their government’s actions should be able to publicly criticize the government.
reportJun 17, 2024

Religion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies

Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.
short readsDec 5, 2023

How people in Hong Kong view mainland China and their own identity

Around three-quarters of adults in Hong Kong (74%) express an emotional attachment to China.
short readsNov 20, 2023

How people in South and Southeast Asia view religious diversity and pluralism

Nearly all adults in the six countries surveyed say diversity has either a positive or a neutral impact on their country.
reportSep 12, 2023

Buddhism, Islam and Religious Pluralism in South and Southeast Asia

In Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, more than 90% of Buddhists see strong links between their religion and country. In the neighboring countries of Malaysia and Indonesia, nearly all Muslims say being Muslim is important to being truly part of their nation.
short readsAug 23, 2023

Many Americans report interacting with dead relatives in dreams or other ways

46% of Americans report that they’ve been visited by a dead family member in a dream, while 31% report having been visited by dead relatives in some other form.