Data from recent surveys, including a December 2025 EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research  poll, supports the observation that Mass attendance frequency is a significant indicator of political favorability among U.S. Catholics. High Attendance Favorability : Catholics who attend Mass at least once a week show a favorability rating for President Trump  of over 60% . Some specific breakouts for "daily or once a week" attendees show even higher favorability at 67% . Lower Attendance Favorability...

Recent data from early 2026 suggests that while support f or President Trump  among Catholics remains relatively steady compared to other groups, it has experienced a slight decline over the past year. Job Approval : Approval among White Catholics  dropped from 59% in early 2025 to 52% in January 2026. Among Hispanic Catholics , approval fell from 31% to 23% during the same period. About 46% of White Catholics support most or all of Trump's policies, down from 51% a year prior. Support among...

Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday , is the fifth day of Holy Week  and marks the transition from the season of Lent to the Paschal Triduum —the most solemn three days of the Christian year. In 2026, it is observed on April 2 . Jesus shared a final meal with his apostles, which is recognized as the institution of the Eucharist  (Holy Communion). The washing of the feet , also known as the Mandatum , is a central rite performed on Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) to commemorate Jesus...