Pew Research

Just over half of U.S. adults say they favor allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers “that refer to Jesus,” according to Pew Research.

(OSV News) — Close to half of the nation’s adults have a personal or family connection to Catholicism, but Mass attendance makes for significant differences in what Catholics say is essential …

The data from the Pew Research Center relies on self-identification and does not indicate any level of belief or practice, or lack thereof.

Pope Francis visited 10 countries during his five apostolic trips to Africa, where he spoke about the need for peace, and discussed economic exploitation and corruption, refugees and migrants, and …

A multiyear decline in Christianity in the U.S. may have leveled off, but Pew finds Catholics are seeing the greatest net losses compared to other religions.

(OSV News) — On the same day dioceses around the world inaugurated the Jubilee Year, meant to be a time of hope amid a world of uncertainty, the bishops of …

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Catholic and scion of the famous Kennedy political family, effectively ended his independent campaign for president Aug. 23 and endorsed the …

LAKE ITASCA, Minn. (OSV News) — An unassuming stream — just 18 feet across — pours forth from Lake Itasca, forming the start of the Mississippi River’s winding flow down …

(OSV News) — A recent analysis shows 25% of 40-year-olds in the U.S. have never been married — a record high — and may indicate “the closing of the American …

(OSV News) — A new study indicates Americans are pleased with virtual religious services, but more prefer to attend in person now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has officially …