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Most Catholic Americans disagree with hardline positions of church leadership

Just a third of Catholics report the church has had an influence on their political views. Most Catholics support abortion rights and feel that Catholic politicians who do so should be allowed to receive Communion.

Politics

Views on semiautomatic weapons remain partisan

In a survey conducted primarily before the mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX, 51% favor a ban on semiautomatic weapons while 32% are opposed.

Government and International Affairs

Widespread support for a U.S. role in the war between Russia and Ukraine

Americans continue to support sanctions on Russia, humanitarian aid, and weapons assistance to Ukraine, but fewer support sending government funds or deploying troops directly to Ukraine.

Economics

Increasingly negative views on national outlook and economy

Just 21% feel the county is headed in the right direction and the economic outlook at its lowest point in an AP-NORC poll since 2019.

AP-NORC Public Opinion Trends

Tracking public opinion on key issues. Full toplines and datasets for public use can be found on the Download Data page. All trend questions, including breakouts for key subgroups, can be found on the AP’s Polling Tracker. More adults feel pessimistic than optimistic about the country’s direction, a trend that has held for the past…

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Most Catholic Americans disagree with hardline positions of church leadership

Views on semiautomatic weapons remain partisan

Widespread support for a U.S. role in the war between Russia and Ukraine

Increasingly negative views on national outlook and economy

AP-NORC Public Opinion Trends