As the first Pope from the region that currently includes a plurality of the world’s Catholic population, Pope Francis I's election signals the importance of Latin America to the Church. Francis’ election may also help rekindle Catholicism among th... Read more
As the first Pope from the region that currently includes a plurality of the world’s Catholic population, Pope Francis I's election signals the importance of Latin America to the Church. Francis’ election may also help rekindle Catholicism among th... Read more
Late last week, GOP Sen. Rob Portman shocked commentators and fellow politicians by reversing his position on same-sex marriage, saying that his decision was inspired by his son, who is gay. In his latest for "Figuring Faith," Dr. Robert P. Jones shows... Read more
Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Vintage National Geographic photos are the best way to start the w... Read more
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved an assault weapons ban yesterday, although it seems unlikely that the bill will make it through the GOP-controlled House. Only 3-in-10 Republicans favor stricter gun control laws. Read more
The Catholic Cardinals elected Jorge Maria Bergoglio as the next pope in a surprisingly swift conclave. Bergoglio will be the first Latin American pope, and announced that he will take the name Pope Francis I. He is known for his emphasis on social jus... Read more
Why do Americans own guns? The Pew Research Center has some perspectives. Most Americans say that protection - rather than hunting or other activities - is the main reason. Read more
What's going on inside the papal conclave? Two perspectives. Read more
President Obama, who is pushing an expedited timetable on immigration reform, met with faith leaders last week to discuss their perspectives on possible legislation. Many religious leaders - including the U.S. Catholic Bishops, Mormon leaders, and, mos... Read more
A new poll from the Atlantic shows, puzzlingly, that 9-in-10 Americans say they are in good health. Meanwhile, 4-in-10 Americans who visit medical/health websites use them for self-diagnosis. Read more
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