There are predicted to be 4,258 adults baptized this year during the night of March 31- April 1, a figure which is down by 4% compared to last year. The statistics were reported in a press release published on March 16 by the National Office of Catechism and Catechumenate administrated by the Bishops’ Conference of France. More than 50% of those baptized come from Christian families and 22% held no previous confession, a figure that has increased significantly (13% from last year and 35% over ten years). Of the total figure, 7% were Muslim.

U.S. Bishops to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, Florida, June 10-12. In celebration of the


