The Miraculous Medal Is Ireland’s Hope, and Ours…
A story out of Ireland two months ago got little attention here across the pond, but it offers a rare ray of hope in the culture war. As The Guardian explained, back in March, on the International Day of Women, the Irish voted on a proposed referendum that would have changed language in the constitution, […]
Strange Phenomena and Spiritual Warfare: A Catholic Convert’s Testimony…
After months of prayer, study and preparation, my husband and I joyfully received the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist at this year’s Easter Vigil. As a newly initiated Catholic, I am grateful to fully participate in the faith and experience God’s graces in a welcoming parish community. But the journey to the Easter […]
Vatican to Publish New Document on Marian Apparitions ‘and Other Supernatural Phenomena’ Next Friday, May 17…
The Vatican’s doctrine office will publish a new document next week on discerning Marian apparitions and other supernatural events. The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), will unveil new norms for discernment regarding “apparitions and other supernatural […]
Americans’ Changing Relationship With Local News
More Americans now prefer to get local news online, while fewer turn to TV or print. And most say local news outlets are important to their community. The post Americans’ Changing Relationship With Local News appeared first on Pew Research Center.
1. Attention to local news
The share of U.S. adults who say they follow local news very closely now stands at 22% – a decline of 15 points since 2016. The post 1. Attention to local news appeared first on Pew Research Center.
3. Sources of local news
Television is losing ground to digital pathways for local news, and the organizations and local sources people turn to are evolving. The post 3. Sources of local news appeared first on Pew Research Center.
2. Local news topics
Roughly two-thirds say they often get news about local weather – double the share who often consume news about crime. The post 2. Local news topics appeared first on Pew Research Center.
4. Views of local news
Despite declining public attention to local news, most believe local news outlets are at least somewhat important to their community. The post 4. Views of local news appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Acknowledgments
This is a Pew Research Center report from the Pew-Knight Initiative, a research program funded jointly by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Find related reports online at https://www.pewresearch.org/pew-knight/. Research Elisa Shearer, Senior ResearcherMichael Lipka, Associate Director, News and Information ResearchKaterina Eva Matsa, Director, News and Information ResearchKirsten […]
5. Americans’ views on the financial health of local news
Amid downward industry trends, 63% say their local news outlets are doing very or somewhat well financially – down from 71% in 2018. The post 5. Americans’ views on the financial health of local news appeared first on Pew Research Center.