Catholics support Francis, but many split on teachings: poll

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Source: AFP

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Washington (AFP) - Catholics believe Pope Francis is doing a good job, but many disagree with Church doctrine on hot-button issues, especially contraceptives, according to a global poll out on Sunday.

The survey by the US-based Spanish-language network Univision of Catholics in 12 countries found that those most likely to support Church teachings are married men and women 55 years and older who attend mass frequently and live in rural areas.

For the rest, opinions on issues such as gay marriage, abortion, divorce and female priests vary by region, age, geographic location and income.

According to the poll, 87 percent of Catholics believe that Francis is doing a good or excellent job as his papacy reaches its first anniversary in March. Yet 78 percent favor using contraceptives, a violation of Church doctrine.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/catholics-support-francis-many-split-teachings-poll-134201090.html

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Catholics will foment change.

[Bluenorthwest]

1. People who don't follow their own faith should not ask others to obey it.

From the link:
"The most controversial subject is gay marriage: opposition to such unions is overwhelming in Africa at 99 percent, compared with 40 percent in the United States."

So of course they love Francis, he says gays are demonic and attacking God.

[Jamaal510]

2. Not to be rude, but

he should go see a dentist.

[Rozlee]

3. Look, at least his gown is eggshell white instead of pearlescent white so his chompers don't

stand out so much. Or is that biscuit white?

[Jamaal510]

4. My guess would be eggshell. nt

[caraher]

5. I'm sure he does see a dentist

but not for cosmetic reasons. Which is appropriate given his rhetoric...

[Ash_F]

6. He's an elderly man. Dentin yellows over time. /nt

[Thinkingabout]

8. My admiration of Pope Francis and his compassion to the sick and poor is great.

I do not see there will be big changes in the RCC in the next few years but we have a long road to walk to get back to the teachings by Jesus.

[blkmusclmachine]

9. Talking mule

[Bigmack]

10. Catholic women have a higher abortion rate....

"Catholics were more likely to get an abortion: The abortion rate for Catholic women was 22 per 1,000 women; the rate for Protestants was 18 per 1,000 women...."

"Some 68% of Catholics, 73% of Mainline Protestants and 74% of Evangelicals who are at risk of unintended pregnancy use a highly effective method (i.e., sterilization, the pill or another hormonal method, or the IUD).
http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3422602.pdf

"Only 2% of at-risk Catholic women rely on natural family planning; the proportion is the same even among those women who attend church once a month or more."

http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_contr_use.html