Study: 9 in 10 cradle Catholics leaving the Church; experts urge stronger faith community — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Photo Spirit/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 14, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). A recent study has found an increase in the number of Americans Catholics leaving the Church. To combat the issue, the study’s authors suggest creating stronger community ties among Catholics, especially among children.  Michael Rota, philosophy professor at the University…

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The Impact of Interfaith Marriage on Catholic Families — By: Crisis Magazine

Approximately a quarter of Catholics are married to non-Catholics, even among those married in a Catholic parish. As detailed below, interfaith marriages are more likely to have marital problems and produce children who are less religious. Like anything that involves marriage, this can be a very sensitive topic. Those married to a non-Catholic may view…

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