As Pope Leo makes headlines for his outspoken views on global conflicts and immigration, a subtler transformation is unfolding in the pews: a surge of new converts, many of them young.
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Catholic conversions rising: Inside the Catholic Church's quiet revival
As Pope Leo makes headlines for his outspoken views on global conflicts and immigration, a subtler transformation is unfolding in the pews: a surge of new converts, many of them young.
Published April 12, 2026, 11:15 PM
Updated April 13, 2026, 12:51 AM1.4K
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