Bishop: U.S. Catholic Conversions Increasing as People Are ‘Hungry for Truth’

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Bishop: U.S. Catholic Conversions Increasing as People Are ‘Hungry for Truth’
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The number of people, primarily young adults, converting to Catholicism is on the rise across the United States, and one church leader said it is because there is a longing for something only faith can answer.

“So, it’s a trend that’s visible all over the church and it’s certainly been true in my diocese,” he said. The outlet noted the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, reported 1,701 people were preparing to join the church, while others in Cleveland, Ohio, Boston, Massachusetts, and Portland, Oregon, also reported an increase in numbers, the outlet said Sunday.that more and more young people in America and other western countries were embracing Christianity after a Pew Research poll found its decline in America appeared to have slowed, according to Breitbart News.in 2025, the outlet said, adding, “The growth defies some reports that have previously claimed Christianity is on the decline in the America.” According to the Fox article, Catholic ministries on college campuses were reporting rising numbers when it came to converts, and Barron said many adults have expressed they were “hungry for truth.” He added, “St. Augustine said, ‘Lord, you’ve made us for yourself, and therefore our heart is restless till it rests in you,’ and that remains true. There’s a longing in the heart that can’t be satisfied by anything in this world, and so religion speaks to that.”'I’ll F***ing Kill You': 'No Kings' Protesters Push, Threaten Breitbart RepWATCH: Trump Supporters Clash with Antifa Leftists at 'No Kings' RallyJimmy Kimmel Mocked After Bringing His Family to ‘No Kings’ Rally: ‘Deport Jimmy Kimmel’Exclusive: Teacher Sexual Misconduct Is ‘Rampant’ in U.S. Schools, Leading Experts FindWATCH: Two Texas Cops Charge Through Burning Motel and Save Guests

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