Catholicism has lost people to religious switching in many countries, while Protestantism has gained in some
Within Christianity, religious switching has affected the two largest subgroups, Catholicism and Protestantism, differently.
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Rebecca Leppert
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Rebecca Leppert is a writer/editor at Pew Research Center, focusing on religion.
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Many Latin Americans – especially Protestants – see a role for religion in national leadership, identity and laws
Majorities in Brazil, Colombia and Peru want leaders who stand up for their religious beliefs. Protestants are especially supportive of Christianity in public life.
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About 6 in 10 Americans don’t have moral objections to medical aid in dying
Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to call physician-assisted death morally wrong (48% vs. 23%).
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About a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them
The vast majority of U.S. adults (85%) say online scams and attacks are a problem on shopping sites and apps.
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What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom
Data centers accounted for 4% of total U.S. electricity use in 2024. Their energy demand is expected to more than double by 2030.
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Support for expanding nuclear power is up in both parties since 2020
About six-in-ten U.S. adults now say they favor more nuclear power plants to generate electricity, up from 43% in 2020.
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How the United Nations is funded, and who pays the most
The amount each UN member must pay varies. In 2025, the U.S. was responsible for 22% of the UN’s regular budget and 26.2% of its peacekeeping budget.
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Support for stricter environmental regulations outweighs opposition in a majority of states
Nationally, 60% of Americans say stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost, while 38% say they cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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5 facts about food costs in America
About six-in-ten U.S. adults say food costs are extremely or very important to them when deciding what to buy.
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A look at Black-owned businesses in the U.S.
While Black-owned businesses have grown significantly in the U.S. in recent years, they still make up a small share of overall firms and revenue.
