Pope's Image Improves Following U.S. Visit
Following Pope Benedict XVI's first papal visit to the United States, 61% of Americans say they have a favorable impression of the pontiff, up from 52% in late March. Favorable opinions among Catholics have risen from 74% to 83%. Read the survey report »
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During U.S. Papal Visit, Media Focused on the Shepherd and His Flock
The relationship between a relatively new pope and a hurting U.S. church was the primary story line in the mainstream news media's coverage of the pope's visit, according to an analysis by the Pew Forum and the Project for Excellence in Journalism. More than one-third of the coverage focused on the clergy sex abuse scandal. Read the analysis »
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Resources on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Today marks the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence. The Pew Forum's resource page on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict includes event transcripts, analyses and survey reports. Go to the resource page »
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Wright Controversy Generated More News Than Either Clinton or McCain Last Week
The Project for Excellence in Journalism's Campaign Coverage Index shows that the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's media tour drove the campaign narrative last week, generating intense speculation about his motives and the impact on Barack Obama's candidacy. Read the analysis »
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Religion Ranks Above Wealth in Survey
Anyone who thinks that Americans worship at the feet of the almighty dollar should ask the American public. A new Pew Social & Demographic Trends survey finds that only 13% of adults say it is "very important" for them to be wealthy, ranking this personal priority far behind "living a religious life" and five other priorities that were measured. Read the report »
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Attention Journalists: Free Seminar on Religion in China
The Religion Newswriters Association is offering a free seminar to help equip journalists to report on religion in China during the 2008 Olympics and beyond. The seminar will be held in Washington, D.C., at the National Press Club on May 14. Lunch will be served. Learn more »
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May 5 - Reuters
Republican Evangelical Support Has Peaked: Analyst
At the Pew Forum's Faith Angle conference, former Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson predicted that Bush's 2004 vote totals among the evangelical voting bloc won't be matched by the Republican Party for a long time.
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