WASHINGTON and NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MarketResearch.com published a blog post today highlighting the arrival of Pope Francis in the United States and different factors that are shaping the current role of religion in the U.S. and around the world.
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The blog covers three topics:
- Religious data worldwide
- Religious trends in America
- The "Francis Effect"
According to a report by First Research, Inc., about 5.8 billion people worldwide belong to a religious organization, which is about 85 percent. One-third of the world's population identify as Christian, with Catholics being the most numerous among Christian denominations.
Experts expect a decline in religious participation in the U.S. among younger generations in the upcoming years, according to an IBISWorld report. Currently, there are 320,000 religious congregations in the U.S., with 70 percent of Americans identifying as Christian.
Although participation is expected to drop, analysts speculate that the "Francis Effect" could energize Catholics and draw more followers into the church. Pope Francis remains extremely popular among Catholics and non-Catholics alike. His positive, inclusive tone and use of social media outlets such as Twitter has helped to place him in a positive light across the world. Even among Americans who have unfavorable views of the Catholic Church, 50 percent view Francis favorably.
Whether or not the pope's visit will encourage greater religious participation remains to be seen.
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