United StatesVice President JD Vance's memoir details his personal journey of converting to Catholicism, highlighting the growing presence of converts within the U.S. Catholic Church. According to Pew Research Center data, while the overall number of Catholics is declining, there is a notable increase in conversions, particularly among white, conservative individuals who are more observant compared to those born into the faith. The majority of converts come from other Christian backgrounds or no formal religious upbringing, with family reasons being the leading cause for conversion.
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