France in focus - Why is France's Gen Z turning to Catholicism?
- As France prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit, a surprising trend has emerged in recent years: the number of baptisms among teenagers and young adults has skyrocketed.
- More than 21,000 catechumens, those undergoing the period of preparation for baptism into the Christian Church, have been recorded so far in 2026.
- How can this renewed interest in the Catholic faith be explained?
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- As France prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit, a surprising trend has emerged in recent years: the number of baptisms among teenagers and young adults has skyrocketed.
- More than 21,000 catechumens, those undergoing the period of preparation for baptism into the Christian Church, have been recorded so far in 2026.
- How can this renewed interest in the Catholic faith be explained?
Sources: France 24