Religious Affiliation

Like U.S. adults overall, the majority of U.S. Catholics say abortion should be legal – at least in some cases.

President Trump continues to be White Christians’ preferred candidate, but support among voters in three traditions has slipped since August.

In most of the 18 countries analyzed, religiously unaffiliated adults were more likely to say homosexuality should be accepted by society.

U.S. Hispanic teens are more likely than U.S. teens overall to identify as Catholic and say it’s necessary to believe in God to be moral.

Around half of Catholic registered voters describe themselves as Republicans, while 47% identify with the Democratic Party.

While teens in the United States take after their parents religiously in many ways, they stand out in some others.

American adolescents often participate at parents’ behest, and tend to be less religious in more personal, private ways.

Among those who are religiously unaffiliated, meanwhile, the vast majority (84%) say casual sex is sometimes or always acceptable.

Few regular worshippers say their congregations are operating normally, and most support the precautions being taken.

A median of 45% across 34 surveyed countries say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. However, public opinion on this question, as well as the role of God, prayer and religion varies by country, region and economic development.