The Catholic Defender: Be Strong, take Courage, Be A Man with Catholic Convert Mark Kiser
- Donald Hartley
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We are living in tough times when families are under attack from every side and there seems to be no real leadership or protection for the family.
Rise of the Unaffiliated: A significant and growing segment identifies as atheist, agnostic, or "nothing in particular"
Fewer Americans say religion is "very important" in their daily lives
As a result society continues to fly south.
Children are greatly affected.
Faith in America is drastically challenged.
As of January 2026, the American religious landscape is characterized by a "plateau" after decades of decline. While Christianity remains the majority faith, the rise of the religiously unaffiliated has slowed.
Christianity: Approximately 62% of U.S. adults identify as Christian.
Mark Kiser leads Deepertruth in reaching for the one place that has the answer to all of this.
Young adults (ages 18–24) remain the least religious, with only 46% identifying as Christian and 43% as "nones". However, recent data suggests a resurgence in church attendance among some Gen Z and Millennial cohorts.
The Catholic Church is growing globally, particularly in Africa and Asia, with a worldwide population exceeding 1.4 billion
Overall Growth: The global Catholic population rose to over 1.4 billion by 2023, increasing steadily.
Fastest Growth: Africa shows the most dynamic growth (over 3%), with significant increases in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and Uganda
Asia's Rise: Asia also experiences rapid growth, with major Catholic centers in the Philippines and India.
Americas: The Americas remain home to the largest share of Catholics (nearly half the global total), with moderate growth.
Growth in the United States
Renewed Interest: The U.S. is experiencing a resurgence, with more adults joining the Church than leaving for the first time in decades.
Youth Movement: A notable trend is the significant influx of young people, especially Gen Z, converting to Catholicism, with campus ministries reporting substantial growth.
Hispanic Growth: Catholicism in the U.S. is becoming increasingly diverse, with significant growth among Hispanic populations.
Fastest Growth: Africa shows the most dynamic growth (over 3%), with significant increases in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and Uganda
Europe: Europe shows very slow growth or stability, with a slight decline in bishops.
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