Catholicism Has Declined in Latin America Over the Past Decade

Catholics remain the largest religious group in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, while second-largest groups vary. The post 1. Religious affiliation in Latin America appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Majorities in the six countries surveyed believe in God, in life after death, and that spells, curses or other magic can influence people’s lives. The post 2. Religious and spiritual beliefs in Latin America appeared first on Pew Research…

Explore what percentage of adults in the six countries surveyed pray daily, attend religious services weekly or wear religious symbols. The post 3. Religious and spiritual practices in Latin America appeared first on Pew Research Center.

This analysis was produced by Pew Research Center as part of the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures project, which analyzes religious change and its impact on societies around the world. Funding for the Global Religious Futures project…

About Pew Research Center’s Spring 2024 Global Attitudes Survey Pew Research Center’s Spring 2024 Global Attitudes Survey was conducted in 36 countries via telephone, face-to-face and online interviews, under the direction of Gallup,…

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A majority of adults still identify with their childhood religion, but 35% don’t. Read about when and why Americans may switch faiths or stay. The post Why Do Some Americans Leave Their Religion While Others Stay? appeared first on Pew…