Catholics outnumber Anglicans two to one among Gen Z churchgoers
- Among members of Gen Z in the U.K., Catholics now outnumber Anglicans two to one, indicating a trend where Catholicism has increased while Anglicanism has declined.
- The report indicates a rise in young adults attending church, with 21% of men aged 18 to 24 attending monthly.
- The findings challenge the assumption that the Church is in terminal decline, highlighting broad-based growth in Catholicism and Pentecostalism.
- Paul Williams, chief executive of the Bible Society, described the report as significant and stated, 'The Church is alive and growing and making a positive difference to individuals and society.
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Catholics now outnumber Anglicans among Gen Z in the UK, study suggests
The Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas in Nottingham, England, U.K. / Credit: Kevin George/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Apr 8, 2025 / 14:56 pm (CNA). A new study from the United Kingdom has found that among members of Gen Z in the U.K., Catholics now ... [...]
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Catholics Now Outnumber Anglicans Among Gen Z in the UK, Study Suggests
Kevin George The Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas in Nottingham, England, U.K. Among those 18- to-24-year-olds, only 20% of churchgoers identify as Anglican, down from 30% in 2018, compared with 41% identifying as Catholic and 18% as Pentecostal.
"The Holy Spirit is at the origin of this revival": Why young English people are turning to Catholicism. A study published in early April by the Bible Society reveals a significant increase in Christian practice in England. While the number of Anglican faithful is declining, Catholicism is experiencing notable growth in the country, even surpassing Anglicanism among young adults. Published on 04/10/2025 at 5:41 PM Zen Reading Young people prayin…
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