4. Views of Russia and Putin
Here are key takeaways of how Americans see Russia and its president: Confidence in Putin Americans overwhelmingly rate Putin negatively: 88% say they do nothave confidence in the Russian president to do the right thing regarding world affairs, with two-thirds saying they have no confidence in him at all. A similar share lacked confidence in […]
3. Views of trans-Atlantic allies and U.S.-Europe relations
Here are key takeaways regarding U.S. views of European countries, relations between the U.S. and Europe, and European defense spending: Views of the UK, France and Germany American views of three key NATO allies – the UK, France and Germany – are positive overall. Roughly two-thirds or more of U.S. adults express a favorable view […]
2. Americans’ opinions of NATO
Here are several key takeaways when it comes to Americans’ opinions of NATO: Views of NATO While a majority of Americans (58%) have a favorable opinion of NATO, positive views of the alliance dropped 4 points – a statistically significant decline – since this question was last asked in 2023. The well-established partisan divide on […]
1. Views of Ukraine and U.S. involvement with the Russia-Ukraine war
Here are key takeaways regarding attitudes on U.S. involvement with the war in Ukraine: Views of U.S. support to Ukraine About a third of Americans (31%) say the U.S. is providing too much support to Ukraine. Roughly equal shares of U.S. adults say the U.S. is providing about the right amount (25%) or not enough […]
Growing Partisan Divisions Over NATO and Ukraine
58% of Americans see NATO favorably, down 4 points since 2023. Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided on the alliance and on Ukraine aid. The post Growing Partisan Divisions Over NATO and Ukraine appeared first on Pew Research Center.
WATCH: Irish sister appeals for help as Nairobi flood destroys her school in slum
Sister Miriam Duggan, who has given the past 55 years of her life to Christ through service in Africa, is hoping to buy land on which to rebuild the Mother Kevin Community School she runs in Huruma, Mathare North, a disadvantaged suburb of Nairobi, Kenya.Read More
Montana Catholic bishops oppose abortion ballot initiative
null / Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, May 8, 2024 / 08:00 am (CNA). Montana’s Catholic bishops have issued a joint letter denouncing a proposed pro-abortion constitutional amendment they say would pave the way for late-term abortions, partial-birth abortions, and an elimination of the state’s parental notification requirement for minors in Montana. In their May 3 letter, […]
Israel reopens vital Gaza crossing point
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Nigerian nun organizes Yak Iyamma Team to fight human trafficking
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“Changes” photo exhibit inaugurated in St. Peter’s Square
Inaugurated on 7 May in the Charlemagne colonnade of Saint Peter’s Square, the photo exhibit curated by Lia and Marianna Beltrami with the Dicastery for Communication features 24 works by artists from peripheries around the world with verses from St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures accompanying them. Read all