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Why Catholicism is so hot right now | The Assignment

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Catholicism is having a moment. With Cardinals gathering at the Vatican to elect a new pope, social media is buzzing. But the interest goes beyond this week: Reports point to a rise in young converts, from JD Vance to Shia LaBeouf to a wave of Zoomers. Audie talks with Christine Emba of the American Enterprise Institute to unpack what’s driving this renewed fascination.

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