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France's adult baptism boom signals shift in faith
Over 13,000 French adults chose baptism in 2026, tripling a decade earlier as Christianity moves from inherited tradition to personal choice.
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French Catholics surge: adult baptisms triple since 2022
A French academic reveals unexpected spiritual awakening in France's Catholic Church, with adult baptisms tripling and a new generation of young Catholics emerging despite institutional pressures.
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Uruguay's bishops prepare for Pope Leo's historic visit
Church leaders from the most secularized country in Latin America share their hopes ahead of the papal journey in November.
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