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The religious profile of Hispanics varies by Hispanic origin group and nativity. Majorities of Hispanics of Mexican and Dominican descent identify as Catholic (61% and 59%, respectively). About half of Cuban Americans are Catholic (49%), as are 45% of Hispanics of Puerto Rican descent and 42% of those of Salvadoran descent.
- The Shifting Religious Identity of Latinos in the United States
Most Hispanics in the United States continue to belong to...
- III. Religious Practices and Beliefs | Pew Research Center
Religious practices and beliefs among Hispanics vary...
- The Shifting Religious Identity of Latinos in the United States
Hispanic religions are a reflection of Hispanics’ mestizo realities—brown-skinned, socially marginalized, victimized and resented by much of white non-Hispanic society, U.S. Hispanics have managed to find hope, solace, and empowerment in their lay religious traditions which gave them strength to push back against the “melancholic ...
Most Hispanics in the United States continue to belong to the Roman Catholic Church. But the Catholic share of the Hispanic population is declining, while rising numbers of Hispanics are Protestant or unaffiliated with any religion.
Religious practices and beliefs among Hispanics vary somewhat depending on demographic factors, including country of origin. Central Americans, for instance, stand out for the importance they place on religion as well as for their high levels of church attendance.
According to a Public Religion Research Institute study in 2017, the majority of Hispanic and Latino Americans are Christians (76%), [1] and about 11% of Americans identify as Hispanic or Latino Christian.
By 2022, 15% of Hispanic Protestants identified as evangelicals, who as a group have received much attention in American politics due to their support for Republican candidates, the Pew summary explained.
This American Latino Theme Study essay explores Latino religion and spirituality in the United States, including community formation and development, education, immigration, and rites of passage. It also addresses the influence of Latino religious and spiritual practices on the American religious landscape. by Timothy Matovina.
