Overview

• The Catholic Church in France baptized 17,400 individuals during the 2025 Easter vigil, the highest number recorded in recent years.
• Among the newly baptized, 7,400 were adolescents and over 4,000 were aged 18–25, highlighting a significant youth-driven revival.
• Personal spiritual experiences, often during Mass, and digital evangelization through social media platforms are key factors behind the surge.
• The strong communal identity of Islam in France has inspired some young people to seek similar belonging within Christianity.
• This trend defies decades of secularization in France, signaling a renewed interest in Catholicism and religious identity.