![[OPINION] Faith in the Footprints: How the youth today see religion, values, morality](https://images.weserv.nl/?url=www.rappler.com%2Ftachyon%2F2026%2F08%2FLonely-youth-at-the-Filipino-dining-table.jpg&w=3840&q=75&output=webp&we)
PHA study titled 'The Footprints Project,' conducted by the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, surveyed 4,889 young people aged 18–29 across eight countries to explore their beliefs about God, religion, and spirituality. The findings indicate that 73% of participants identified as believers in God, with half reporting an increase in spirituality over the past five years. This challenges the notion of widespread secularization among youth. The study highlights distinct patterns, noting that countries like Brazil, Kenya, and the Philippines maintain strong religious identities despite differing dominant denominations. In contrast, nations such as Argentina, Italy, and Spain show signs of secularization but still retain significant Christian influences.
Bias read (Center): The article presents empirical findings from a global survey on youth religiosity and spirituality without overtly favoring any ideological perspective. It reports data objectively and does not frame the results in a biased manner. The focus is on academic research rather than political commentary.
