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Catholicism Shrinks in 21 Nations; Italy Hits 21-Point Drop

4/24/2026

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Pew Research Center reported that Catholicism recorded net losses in 21 of the 24 nations surveyed.
Catholics remain majorities in eight countries, notably Poland (92% raised Catholic) and the Philippines (80% raised Catholic).
Italy saw a 21-point net loss as 22% of adults raised Catholic left and 1% joined, while Hungary was the only nation with a net Catholic gain, retaining 97% of those raised Catholic.

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Pew Research Center reported that Catholicism recorded net losses in 21 of the 24 nations surveyed.
Catholics remain majorities in eight countries, notably Poland (92% raised Catholic) and the Philippines (80% raised Catholic).
Italy saw a 21-point net loss as 22% of adults raised Catholic left and 1% joined, while Hungary was the only nation with a net Catholic gain, retaining 97% of those raised Catholic.