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CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL American Catholics: Views of the Catholic Church and Pope Francis Before his first U.S. Visit September 9-13, 2015 Q30. (Abort3) Which of these comes closest to your view? 1. Abortion should be generally available to those who want it; OR 2.

Abortion should be available but under stricter limits than it is now; OR 3. Abortion should not be permitted? *********** TOTAL RESPONDENTS ************ ******** CATHOLICS *********

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Q35. (GlWrmCause) Which statement comes closest to your view about global warming? (Global warming is caused mostly by human activity such as burning fossil fuels) or (Global warming is caused mostly by natural patterns in the earth's environment) or Global warming does not exist.

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Q40.(CathMIP) What do you think is the most important problem facing the Catholic Church today? ******** CATHOLICS *********

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Q45. (PopeMorlIss) Do you think its possible to disagree with the Pope on issues like birth control, abortion or divorce and still be a good Catholic? ******** CATHOLICS *********

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Q51. (FrncsPrior)Do you think Pope Francis has the same priorities for the Catholic Church as you have, or not? ******** CATHOLICS *********

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Q58. (FrncsImm)Do you approve or disapprove of the job Pope Francis is doing in addressing immigration issues? ******** CATHOLICS *********

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Q61. (AtndMassChng) In the last two years, has your attendance at Mass changed much, or not? (IF YES, ASK: Have you attended Mass more often or less often?) ******** CATHOLICS *********

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