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Young Christians in the USA - Faith, Power and Politics | DW Reporter

Published 30 May 2026 · us

They’re young, conservative, and catholic: More and more American Gen Z men are finding purpose, community and their political orientation via faith. Artikeltext Gen Z

They’re young, conservative, and catholic: More and more American Gen Z men are finding purpose, community and their political orientation via faith. Artikeltext Gen Z had long been considered skeptical of religion. But in the US a new trend is emerging: young, conservative men are re-finding christian faith in their quest for meaning, values and moral orientation in an ever more chaotic world.

Is a new political base forming for Donald Trump’s Republican party? Meanwhile, more liberal congregations are criticizing the increasingly blurry lines between religion and nationalism in the US. Pope Leo XIV is also distancing himself from Trump. How entangled are politics and religion in the US – and what role will that play in future elections? Schlagworte Chapters

00:00 Intro 00:52 CPAC – Conservatives come together in the US 01:21 An expert explains why the catholic vote is so important 02:25 What an 18 year old’s catholic faith means to him 03:03 Charlie Kirk’s death 03:51 Faith as a part of everyday life and identity for young men 06:10 A priest explains the new trend 06:40

Religion among Gen Z is on the rise 07:46 Church representatives criticize Trump’s government 09:39 Why some parents welcome this new change 10:38 Welcoming ritual into Christian brotherhood 11:16 Gen Z, faith and the future of America For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe

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