Pope Francis made news recently by voicing his support for same-sex civil unions. The statement struck observers as a shift for the Vatican.

45% of Americans don’t think it makes a difference that there is growing variety in the types of family arrangements people live in.

What do Americans consider more important to leading a fulfilling life than marriage? They’re much more likely to point to career enjoyment.

Key findings from a Pew Research Center study about online dating.

A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms.

As more U.S. adults are delaying marriage – or forgoing it altogether – the share who have ever lived with an unmarried partner has been on the rise.

Worldwide, most of the countries that allow gay marriage are in Western Europe. In the Americas, five countries have legalized gay marriage.

Moms are more likely than dads to say they are the primary meal preparers, and they spend more time on average than dads on meal preparation.

Gay, lesbian and bisexual adults are substantially less likely than straight adults to affiliate with a religious group or to attend religious services weekly.

The landscape of relationships in America has shifted dramatically in recent decades. Read eight facts about love and marriage in the country.