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US Hispanic Catholics more likely to attend Mass, less likely to vote Trump

Feb 24, 2020

A new poll shows that Hispanics Catholics in the U.S. are more likely to attend weekly Mass and far less... Read more

Americans think statute of limitations laws should be applied equally

Jul 18, 2016

By a 2-to-1 margin, Americans believe it is unfair to extend the statute of limitations regarding sex abuse cases for... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the United States Congress, Sept. 24, 2015.

In wake of papal visit, pro-life opinion rises in United States

Oct 20, 2015

Pope Francis’ visit to the United States has given a boost to Americans’ stated support for the pro-life cause, the... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience address in St. Peter's Square, June 24, 2015.

Is the Pope's challenge to America having an anti-Francis effect?

Jul 24, 2015

By Kevin J. Jones

Most Americans have a favorable view of Pope Francis, but an apparent decline in their numbers may be due to... Read more

Global poll prompts call to overcome Catholic divisions through fidelity

Feb 14, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

A survey indicating mixed views on Church teaching among self-identified Catholics shows the “difficult challenge” facing Christ’s followers, but also... Read more

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Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Bombay speaks at a Vatican press conference, Oct. 22, 2015.

Indian cardinal denies cover-up to shield bishop charged with fathering a child

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Painting by Dióscoro Puebla depicting the arrival of Christopher Columbus in America, on Oct. 12, 1492.

Historian: Church did not give ‘carte blanche’ for mistreatment of indigenous in Americas

Students for Life Action volunteer Grace Hartsock

Kansas woman arrested after allegedly striking pro-life teen ‘with fists’ to the head

Pope Francis at the general audience on Aug. 10, 2022

Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited wellbeing’ is delusional conceit

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Pope Francis at the general audience on Aug. 10, 2022

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Celtic Cross on the hill at Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland.

Young Catholics in Ireland say their voices have not been heard during synodal process

Students for Life Action volunteer Grace Hartsock

Kansas woman arrested after allegedly striking pro-life teen ‘with fists’ to the head

Painting by Dióscoro Puebla depicting the arrival of Christopher Columbus in America, on Oct. 12, 1492.

Historian: Church did not give ‘carte blanche’ for mistreatment of indigenous in Americas