James Cavendish

James Cavendish

James Cavendish is associate professor of sociology at the University of South Florida, and the past president and past executive officer of the Association for the Sociology of Religion. His research examines a wide variety of topics at the intersection of religion, community and social change. His recent book Catholicism at a Crossroads: The Present and Future of America's Largest Church (NYU Press, 2025) and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles focus on advocacy efforts for a more inclusive church. You can follow his work here.

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Altar server Angelo Alcasabas prepares the altar during an annual "Pre-Pride Festive Mass" at St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York City on June 29, 2019. (CNS/Gregory A. Shemitz)

US Catholic attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people changing dramatically, research shows

Research shows that one of the most dramatic changes in American Catholic attitudes over the last few decades has been the shift with respect to the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people and their relationships.

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