No matter who the next pope is, U.S. Catholics stand 'at a crossroads'—a sociologist explains

Even with Pope Leo XIV in place, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’

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As Pope Leo Becomes First American Pontiff, U.S. Catholics Stand ‘At A Crossroads’ − A Sociologist Explains

Maureen Day, a researcher at the University of Southern California who has written several books about the contemporary church, explains what Catholicism looks like in the U.S. as a new pope is elected in Vatican City. The post As Pope Leo Becomes First American Pontiff, U.S. Catholics Stand ‘At A Crossroads’ − A Sociologist Explains appeared first on Study Finds.

As the Conclave Concludes, Catholicism Is at a Crossroads

On Thursday, the cardinals gathered in Rome to choose the new leader for 1.4 billion Catholics. Now, following the sighting of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, the announcement of a new Pope is expected shortly. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Meanwhile, the Catholic Church once again stands at a crossroads. The animating question facing the conclave was whether the cardinals want the Church to continue in the direction of a broa…

No matter who the next pope is, U.S. Catholics stand 'at a crossroads'—a sociologist explains

More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement "Extra omnes"—"all out"—the doors were closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They will vote, confer, pray and vote again until a candidate acquires the two-thirds majority needed to become pope.

No matter who the next pope is, US Catholics stand ‘at a crossroads’ − a sociologist explains

Parishioners attend a memorial Mass in honor of Pope Francis at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on April 21, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty ImagesMore than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement “Extra omnes” – “all out” – the doors have been closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They will vote, confer, pray and vote again until …