The United States is home to about 7 percent of all Catholics in the world. As of 2010, an estimated 23 percent of U.S. adults and 24 percent of the total U.S. population are Catholic. The U.S. Catholic population has lost more members than it has gained from denominational switching.
Definition of civil union. : the legal status that ensures to same-sex couples specified rights and responsibilities of married couples.
Civil society is similar to those extracurricular activities. Usually, a countryâs government takes care of the basics, such as defense, education and health care. But it doesnât provide citizens with a way to organize themselves to do what is important to them or express their views. Thatâs where civil society comes into play. It is the groups that people form to advocate for the things they believe in and to solve problems in their communities.