Catholic Church Gains Amid Decline

Catholic Church membership is surging across the U.S., with a 38% jump in adult conversions last year—driven by a hunger for meaning and authentic connection in a fragmented world. Parishes in places like Gallup, New Mexico, report explosive growth after pandemic lows, even as overall religious affiliation declines among youth. Though the church’s numbers still lag behind those from two decades ago, experts warn that retention in the first five years will determine if this revival is lasting or fleeting. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60e23c631f59b745