It collates census and survey data and its latest estimate stands at 1. Conrad Hackett, a demographer from The Pew Center's forum on religion and public life, does not think their figure is in conflict with the Vatican's. He says it is just measuring something different. He gives the example of Brazil. According to the Vatican, million people are identified as Catholic, but the Brazilian census shows that just under million people identify themselves as Catholic.
Although the Pew Center's numbers for Brazil are lower than the Vatican's, this isn't true for all countries, particularly the US. So some parents don't realize why it takes place during a Mass or why godparents should be Catholics. They are surprised that preparation is involved. Still, said Martin, "It's my favorite sacrament, much more than weddings. Everyone is happy at a baptism. No one is worried about the flowers or the reception or what the baby is wearing. It's a great teachable moment about the church, God and love.
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