Mar 30, 2012 · By Dan Merica, CNN Washington (CNN) – Even though Roman Catholics are the second-largest religious group in the United States, the tradition has seen an exodus of members in recent decades.

Pew Research Center asked American Catholics for their views about family structures, religious beliefs and practices and other topics. Here are 6 facts from

The Catholic Church follows an episcopal polity, led by bishops who have received the sacrament of Holy Orders who are given formal jurisdictions of governance within the …

Group says Catholics have more enjoyable sex, more often.

“The Secret History of Sex, Choice and Catholics” is a new documentary-style film produced by Catholic for Choice. Featuring interviews with leading experts in the fields of theology, philosophy and ethics, it sets the record straight about Catholic social teaching on issues related to sex and sexuality.

May Catholics use contraceptives? Traditional Catholic doctrine has been against the use of any artificial contraceptives. However, the tide is turning.

There are 24 Churches comprising the Catholic Church, the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches and the Latin Western Church.

People celebrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court after the ruling in favor of same-sex marriage June 26, 2015 in Washington, DC.

Three-quarters of U.S. Catholics say the church should permit birth control, about half favor same-sex marriage and just a third (33%) say homosexual behavior

COMMENTARY: Catholic beliefs are not simply a matter of opinion; they are a matter of fact.