The problem,” Pope Francis said on May 10 as he addressed an annual conference in Rome on boosting birth rates, “is not how many of us there are in this world, but rather what kind of world we’re building.”
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The Church Is Shrinking. But the Christians Who Remain Have the Happiest Marriages in America.
A new IFS report finds 79% of churchgoing Catholics and 74% of churchgoing Protestants are very happily married, compared to 66% of non-religious spouses. The faith-family paradox is real and it’s good news for your church.
Dads Are More Involved Than Ever. But “Involved” Shouldn’t Mean “Just Like Mom.”
A new IFS essay argues that fathers bring distinct, non-interchangeable contributions to their children. The research backs it up — and so does the church. Here’s why it matters for your family ministry.
Unmarried Motherhood in America Isn’t Declining. It’s Aging. And That Changes Everything.
A new IFS analysis finds that in 2024, unmarried women over 40 had a higher birth rate than unmarried teens for the first time ever. The story of nonmarital births has fundamentally changed. Here’s what it means for your church.