Inside France’s 2026 baptism boom

Here’s what we know about the people behind the figures.

You have likely read that France will once again see a record number of non-infant baptisms this Easter.

Bishop Raymond Centène welcomes catechumens at the Rite of Election in the Diocese of Vannes, northwestern France, on Feb. 22, 2026. Credit: Screenshot from @diocesevannes YouTube channel.

But what do we know about the people behind the figures? Thanks…