Noticed is that the relationship of parents depends on the child’s age Photo: Gallup

USA, “Ecumenism” and “Inter-Religious Dialogue”: Six Out of Ten Americans Have Friends of Other Religions

Forty per cent of Americans of Asian origin feel close to Asian religious traditions. It’s relevant that 11% of Asian-American adults are of the Buddhist religion, although 21% feel close to Buddhism because of family history or their culture of origin. A third or 32% of Americans of Asian origin consider themselves of no religion, compared to 26% of respondents in 2012. Christianity is the largest group of Americans of Asian origin: 34%.

Blessing of the Christ Child returns to St. Peter’s Square with the Pope

In recent years, this event has gained popularity in Italy and abroad (United States, Philippines, England, Ireland, South America, and many others), involving hundreds of communities and dioceses where bishops and priests have chosen to dedicate this Advent Sunday to the encounter with the Baby Jesus figurines and to welcome families, animators, and religious members of the local Church.