Argentina sees rise in adult baptisms ahead of Pope visit

Ahead of the Pope's visit, Argentine parishes report increased baptisms and first communions among adolescents and adults, signaling a shift in religious identity. The trend is emerging but not yet quantified; its significance lies in potential social and political implications for the Catholic Church's influence in Argentina.

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