Belief in God Nearly Doubles Among UK Young Adults

Recent polling data from YouGov reveals a significant resurgence of belief in God among young people in the United Kingdom, with those aged 18 to 24 reporting an increase from 16 percent in 2021 to as high as 45 percent in early 2025. This trend is accompanied by a notable rise in regular church attendance, which increased by 56 percent nationwide between 2018 and 2024, particularly among younger men and women, making the 18-24 age group the second most likely to attend church monthly. Catholicism has seen a marked growth within this demographic, with traditional liturgical worship, including the Latin Mass, drawing many young people and potentially positioning Catholicism as the UK's largest Christian denomination. Religious leaders, including Father Damian Feeney and Bishop Jill Duff, attribute this growth to a desire for structure, stability, and spiritual openness amid societal uncertainties, describing it as a 'spiritual awakening' or 'quiet revival.' Additionally, the rise in faith is linked to social media's role in normalizing religious expression and a broader cultural shift away from atheism, which has declined significantly in younger cohorts. These developments suggest a potential reversal of the long-term decline of Christianity in Britain, with young Britons increasingly embracing faith in God and religious community.