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Pew studies and analyzes issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs by conducting surveys, demographic analyses, and other research about the practice of religion and its place in American life. 

Recent work includes a major portrait of Jews in America and interviews with 38,000 Muslims around the globe to provide a more complete understanding of the beliefs and political views of members of the world’s second- largest religion.

Recent Work

September 28, 2023 The pope is concerned about climate change. How do U.S. Catholics feel about it?

71% of Hispanic Catholics see climate change as an extremely or very serious problem, compared with 49% of White, non-Hispanic Catholics.

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September 26, 2023 Israelis have grown more skeptical of a two-state solution

Only 35% of Israelis believe that Israel and an independent Palestine can coexist peacefully, down from 44% in 2017.

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September 21, 2023 6 facts about Buddhism in China

While only 4% of Chinese adults formally identify as Buddhists, formal affiliation doesn’t reflect the full extent of Buddhist belief and practice.

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September 20, 2023 Under Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals has become less European

Pope Francis’ picks for the College of Cardinals have tilted the leadership structure away from its historic European base and toward countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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September 15, 2023 Buddhists in South and Southeast Asia generally approve of foreign tourists visiting Buddhist sites

Majorities of Buddhists in these countries also say it is appropriate for non-Buddhist tourists to participate in Buddhist practices.

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September 14, 2023 Across U.S. religious groups, more see decline of marriage as negative than positive

Large numbers of Americans in many different religious groups express concern about fewer people getting married.

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September 12, 2023 5 facts about religion in South and Southeast Asia

Most people in all six South and Southeast Asian countries surveyed say they believe in God or unseen beings.

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September 12, 2023 Buddhism, Islam and Religious Pluralism in South and Southeast Asia

In Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, more than 90% of Buddhists see strong links between their religion and country. In the neighboring countries of Malaysia and Indonesia, nearly all Muslims say being Muslim is important to being truly part of their nation.

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