Demographics
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Douthat: Decadent societies lack babies, and hope
Catholic author and commentator Ross Douthat said that a “decadent society” plays a role in declining birth rates, as cultures... Read more
Bishop warns of the 'desolate panorama' of Spain's birthrate
The Bishop of San Sebastián wrote Sunday of the problems facing Spain as its birthrate is well below replacement level,... Read more
CDC confirms US fertility rate fell to 'all-time low' in 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Wednesday that the US fertility rate continued to fall in 2018, to... Read more
Lowest-ever fertility rates have complicated causes, no easy solutions, experts say
Fertility rates in the United States have fallen to an all-time low, according to provisional figures released by the Centers... Read more
To invest in the future, invest in young people, Pope Francis says in Bulgaria
On the first day of a trip to Bulgaria, Pope Francis encouraged authorities to strengthen and grow their country by... Read more
Where 'no religion' is default, a look at Europe's young Catholic minority
Young Catholics in Europe live in a culture where religious affiliation, church attendance, and regular prayer are generally at low... Read more
As demographics change, how will the US Church respond?
The rapidly changing realities of the Catholic Church in the U.S. bring a host of challenges and unknowns, but also... Read more
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