Religions

Few regular worshippers say their congregations are operating normally, and most support the precautions being taken.

A median of 45% across 34 surveyed countries say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. However, public opinion on this question, as well as the role of God, prayer and religion varies by country, region and economic development.

Trump’s approval rating has dropped among a range of religious groups, including white evangelicals – though they remain strongly supportive.

Six-in-ten black adults say it is important for houses of worship to address “political topics such as immigration and race relations.”

White evangelical Protestants are slightly less positive about the president's response to the coronavirus pandemic now than in March.

President Trump has called himself a defender of religious liberty. But how do Americans see his administration’s effect on religious groups?

About half of Americans say the Bible should have at least “some” influence on U.S. laws; 23% say it should have “a great deal” of influence.

Americans’ opinions of Pope Francis have rebounded slightly after hitting an all-time low almost two years ago in the wake of abuse scandals.

A majority of Americans say Trump is “not too” or “not at all” religious. Half either say they’re not sure what his religion is or that he has none.

77% of white evangelicals say they are at least somewhat confident that the president is doing a good job responding to the outbreak.