#church-attendance

#church-attendance

"When we're seeing the gender gap essentially disappear ... among the young people, that's an interesting finding."

"We're sensing, based on the data, a change in the religious environment in this country," said Gallup senior scientist Frank Newport, an author of the report.

When I met my husband eight years ago, I knew he was churchy, but as a low-church Protestant, I thought this wouldn't be a problem. Outside church, I am comfortable with our religious differences. I sort of believe in God, and find immense spirituality in nature, but think Christ was simply a good man, whereas my husband believes it. He respects my beliefs and has never imposed his on me.

Pope Leo XIV's first Sunday blessing attracted 150,000 attendees, showing early signs of gaining traction within a divided church and drawing a youthful energy to the papacy.