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Pope Francis, Catholics in the U.S., and Religious Relevance
The selection of Pope Francis as the Person of the Year by TIME magazine has brought our attention to the Catholic church, its leadership, and its relevance to the world. One of the key factors that prompted TIME's editors to select Pope Francis ...
In U.S., Support for Daily Prayer in Schools Dips Slightly
A majority of Americans, 61%, support allowing daily prayers in classrooms, slightly below the level of support found in 2001. Three in four Americans support graduation prayers and student religious groups using school facilities.
Belief in Five Spiritual Entities Edges Down to New Lows
Americans' belief in five religious entities -- God, angels, heaven, hell and the devil -- have all edged down since 2016, continuing a longer-term trend.
More Americans Say Pornography Is Morally Acceptable
More than four in 10 Americans (43%) now say pornography is morally acceptable, a seven-percentage-point increase from last year.
What Does Young People's Current Wellbeing Say About Their Future?
A new study reveals that the expectations and experiences of the world's young people are interrelated but not the same.
Support for Nontraditional Candidates Varies by Religion
Christians' reluctance to back a presidential candidate who is gay, an atheist, a socialist or Muslim may limit these candidates' chances nationally. Nonreligious Americans' coolness toward evangelicals dampens their chances.
The Crisis of Confidence in U.S. Institutions
Public confidence in U.S. institutions is down to a new low in Gallup's trend spanning more than four decades. Jeff Jones joins the podcast to discuss the latest findings.
LGBT Population in U.S. Significantly Less Religious
Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender are significantly less religious than other Americans, a difference that is evident in religious service attendance, importance of religion, and religious identification.
Update on Race, College Admissions and Public Opinion
Americans value diversity in higher education but continue to oppose using race as a factor in college admissions.
Most Americans Say Religion Is Losing Influence in U.S.
Seventy-seven percent of Americans say religion is losing its influence on American life, while at the same time almost as many say the U.S. would be better off if more Americans were religious.