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Hans Plate: New Study Reveals Why Catholics Avoid Confession—and Why They’ll Come Back – 04/07/2026
Why aren’t more Catholics going to confession—and what might bring them back?
Hans Plate, founder of Vinea Research, discusses a first-of-its-kind national study on confession and what it reveals about the spiritual lives of Catholics today.
💡 In this interview, you’ll discover:
The real reasons Catholics avoid confession
Why many haven’t rejected the sacrament—but drifted away
The surprising percentage of Catholics open to returning
The deeper “fruits” of confession beyond forgiveness
How better understanding Catholics can lead to renewal
📊 This research offers both clarity and hope for the…
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