Interest in the Catholic Church is increasing in Sweden, reports P3 News. Over a ten-year period, more than 19,400 members have been added, according to figures from the Catholic Church in Sweden.
The increase is mainly due to immigration from Catholic countries. Additionally, many young people are attracted. 16-year-old Melvin Hedman is now on his way to converting.
I look forward to every mass, he says to P3 News.
Joel Halldorf, a professor of church history, notes a changed attitude among young people, including on Tiktok.
One notices today a growing interest in religion and questions related to belonging, identity, community, and hope. These are questions that religious traditions have worked with for centuries.
The Catholic Church in Skellefteå is one of those that have noticed the increase and has now introduced double high masses on Sundays.
