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Social Media and Personal Research Driving France’s Record Baptism Boom, Survey Reveals, by Heather Tomlinson – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith in 2025, with particularly strong growth in the numbers of young adults and teenagers, according to newly released statistics from the country’s Conference of Bishops (CEF). (Credit: French Bishops’ Conference)

By Heather Tomlinson, CNA, Catholic World Report, April 16, 2025

Heather TomlinsonParis, France, Apr 16, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA) – A new survey in France illuminates the surprising pathways bringing young people to the Catholic faith in unprecedented numbers at the coming Easter vigil.

The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith this weekend, with particularly strong growth in the numbers of young adults and teenagers, according to newly released statistics from the country’s Conference of Bishops (CEF).

A survey of 900 French catechumens conducted by Catholic media outlets Famille Chrétienne and Aleteia has revealed that social media plays a crucial role in attracting young adults to Catholicism, with 78% saying social media played a role in the discovery or deepening of their faith, while 84% said they follow Christian content creators or “influencers.” …

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