Even Before New Pope, Church Saw Rise in Young Catholic Converts

Children climb the stairs to the service in the Catholic Church in Vienna, Austria. More young people are joining the Catholic Church because they want real faith, community, and find helpful online resources. (Dreamstime)

By    |   Friday, 23 May 2025 06:41 AM EDT ET

While headlines worldwide have focused on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church has also seen a significant increase in the number of young people converting in recent years.

Some religious experts, church members, and younger converts attribute that growth to factors including:

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While headlines worldwide have focused on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church has also seen a significant increase in the number of young people converting in recent years.
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