Population decline
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Russian Orthodox patriarch writes to pregnant women to encourage them to keep their babies
In his letters, Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill offers encouragement and congratulations to the new mothers, wishing them “many blessings from... Read more
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
Can generous family policies help boost fertility rates?
Many countries have offered generous family policies for decades, but the data on their effects on birth rates are mixed. Read more
Catholic group urges European Parliament to address ‘demographic winter,’ protect children
As this weekend’s elections kick off across EU member states, the policy toolkit “invites incoming parliamentarians to prioritize families in... Read more
What is causing our fertility crisis? Catholic experts weigh in
The 2023 American fertility rate fell to 54.4 births per 1,000 women, which is the lowest in recorded history. Read more
U.S. population expected to decline after 2080; low fertility a cause, Census Bureau says
The Census Bureau’s data on fertility rates reflect those recorded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more
Catholic diocese in India offers cash incentives, scholarships for couples with more children
The Eastern-rite Syro-Malabar Diocese of Palai in Kerala state said it will pay 1,500 rupees (about US$21) monthly to the... Read more
Human rights activist to China: Don’t wait till 2025 to lift all birth restrictions
For decades, China has enforced draconian population policies. Read more
China unveils 3-child policy amid sharp drop in births
The country recorded 12 million births in 2020, the lowest number recorded since the 1960s. 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
Baby bust: New report predicts global population crash
A new study published in a leading British medical journal predicts that the total fertility rate worldwide will drop well... Read more
Study finds fertility below replacement rate is 'new normal'
Fertility rates around the world are stalling at below the replacement level, a new study has shown, as countries with... Read more
China’s one-child policy will leave lasting damage, expert warns
Although China announced it was ending its one-child policy in 2015, the effects of the communist regime’s controversial measure will... Read more
As population plummets, Hungary to end income tax for moms of at least four
In an effort to encourage Hungarians to have more babies, the prime minister of the country has announced that women... Read more
Marriage is disappearing in Italy
Italy is facing a swift and dramatic collapse of the institution of marriage, according to a prominent Italian demographer and... Read more
Chile proposes financial incentives for childbearing
In an effort to reverse the country’s low birth rate, President Sebastian Pinera of Chile has announced a proposal to... Read more
Report shows children crucial to California's future
A new report has found “fresh impetus” for nurturing California children due to the combination of falling birthrates, retiring Baby... Read more
