Most converts to Catholicism were raised in another Christian tradition
% of U.S. Catholic converts who say they were raised …
Note: “Catholic converts” are people who say they are Catholic when asked about their present religion, but who say they were not raised Catholic.
Source: Religious Landscape Study of U.S. adults conducted July 17, 2023-March 4, 2024.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Most converts to Catholicism were raised in another Christian tradition
% of U.S. Catholic converts who say they were raised …
| Religion | Percent |
|---|---|
| Christian (Protestant) | 59 |
| Christian (other) | 9 |
| Other religion (not Christian) | 4 |
| No religion | 22 |
| No answer | 6 |
Note: “Catholic converts” are people who say they are Catholic when asked about their present religion, but who say they were not raised Catholic.
Source: Religious Landscape Study of U.S. adults conducted July 17, 2023-March 4, 2024.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
