The young converts leading Catholicism's UK comeback

The young converts leading Catholicism's UK comeback

The Catholic Church is experiencing a mini revival in Britain, driven by a new generation of converts.While the average Briton is more likely than ever to be a non-believer, new research reveals that among Generation Z and younger millennials, Catholics now outnumber Anglicans by more than two to one. 'The Quiet Revival' According to a YouGov survey of more than 13,000 people commissioned by the Bible Society, 41% of churchgoers aged 18 to 35 in…

Surge in adults entering Church in England prompted by internet, tradition

The Diocese of Westminster, which includes much of the capital city London, said it had 252 catechumens and over 250 candidates, making a total of over 500 to be received into the Catholic Church at Easter — the most seen since 2018. / Credit: Diocese of Westminster London, England, Apr 14, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). This Easter Vigil, the Catholic Church in England is expecting a decade-high surge of new entrants to the faith. There is anecdotal ev…

Young People Are Driving Increase in Faith, Church Attendance in West, Reports Say

A spiritual awakening is stirring among young people in the West, according to a steady stream of survey data. In February, the Pew Research Center released a report showing that the decade-long decline in Americans identifying as Christian has leveled off. But new studies show that the downward trend is now in full reverse, with the engine driving the change occurring among Generation Z and millennials. On Monday, Barna Group released data show…

Gen Z leads rise in church attendance in UK: Poll – Democratic Accent

A new survey finds dramatic growth in church attendance among young adults in the United Kingdom and should challenge the idea that religion is dying in Britain, its author says. The survey entitled “Quiet Revival” found a 12% rise since 2018 among 18-24-year-olds who say they attend church at least monthly. Among young men, that number has skyrocketed from 4% to 21% over the past six years. More young women are also attending church, according …