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.
A union is an organization of workers who unite to protect their rights on the job. There are all kinds of unions. Some are parts of huge organizations with members across the United States while others are local and independent. A strong union keeps members informed, active and involved.