Demographics
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Archbishop of Tokyo: An aging society like Japan’s will not be able to survive
Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo spoke to the Vatican new agency Fides about the present and future state of... Read more
The ‘Gen Z’ flip: Why young women are leaving religion — and how to bring them back
For the first time in decades, young men are more likely to stick with religion, while young women are leaving,... Read more
Pope Francis on record-low fertility rate: ‘Human life is not a problem, it is a gift’
“The problem of our world is not the children that are born — it is selfishness, consumerism, and individualism, which... Read more
Global fertility rates: Here’s how majority-Catholic countries rank against rest of world
Catholic populations have for years been associated with high fertility rates — but that has changed. Read more
Pope Francis to speak at event on Italy’s record-low birth rate
Pope Francis will address “The General State of the Birth Rate” conference on May 10 at the Conciliazione Auditorium close... Read more
Japanese company’s pivot to adult diapers underscores crashing fertility rates worldwide
Oji Holdings’ pivot to adult diaper manufacturing underscores an ongoing crisis facing many developed nations around the world: cratering fertility... Read more
Pope Francis: Low birth rate is a ‘social emergency’
‘Italy, Europe, and the West are impoverishing their futures,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis asks society which it values more: Children or money
The pope was speaking at “The General State of the Birth Rate” event in Rome. Read more
‘We took the family for granted’: Leaders grapple with Italy’s accelerating birth crisis
Pope Francis will attend a May 14 event on the country’s demographic decline. Read more
Pope Francis to open event on Italy’s demographic decline
The country’s birth rate has hit a historic low. Read more
Why 'disappointing' Census numbers are such a concern
New Census numbers show the U.S. had its slowest decade of population growth since the Great Depression - and experts... Read more
As Italy hits record low births, is there a future for the family?
What is causing the 50 years of steady decline in births across Europe, and especially in Italy, and is there... Read more
Could car seat laws really be lowering birthrates?
Could car seat mandates have caused a decline in births in the U.S. in recent decades? A recent working paper... Read more
Coronavirus 'baby bust' could be worse than expected
Amid steady predictions of demographic decline, one economics professor has told CNA that a COVID-related “baby bust” could be worse... Read more
Italy predicts decline in births following coronavirus
According to Italy’s national statistics institute, the country is likely to see a significant decline in the number of babies... Read more
Douthat: Decadent societies lack babies, and hope
Catholic author and commentator Ross Douthat said that a “decadent society” plays a role in declining birth rates, as cultures... Read more
Bishop warns of the 'desolate panorama' of Spain's birthrate
The Bishop of San Sebastián wrote Sunday of the problems facing Spain as its birthrate is well below replacement level,... Read more
CDC confirms US fertility rate fell to 'all-time low' in 2018
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Wednesday that the US fertility rate continued to fall in 2018, to... Read more
Lowest-ever fertility rates have complicated causes, no easy solutions, experts say
Fertility rates in the United States have fallen to an all-time low, according to provisional figures released by the Centers... Read more
To invest in the future, invest in young people, Pope Francis says in Bulgaria
On the first day of a trip to Bulgaria, Pope Francis encouraged authorities to strengthen and grow their country by... Read more
