 In recent polling, men under 30 say religion is more important to them than their peers in years past and that includes Catholicism, even in the historically counter-culture Bay Area. KQED’s Paula Sibulo reports. 

 

&nbsp;In recent polling, men under 30 say religion is more important to them than their peers in years past and that includes Catholicism, even in the historically counter-culture Bay Area. KQED&rsquo;s Paula Sibulo reports.&nbsp;
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More Young Men Are Embracing Catholicism In The Bay Area

KQED newscast for Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Across California soccer fans are gearing up for the end of this year’s tournament: for third place tomorrow (SAT) France versus England and on Sunday, Spain versus Argentina.

Across California soccer fans are gearing up for the end of this year&rsquo;s tournament: for third place tomorrow (SAT) France versus England and on Sunday, Spain versus Argentina.

World Cup Final Weekend Brings Fans Together Across California

The World Cup games have attracted thousands to stadiums across the country as fans gathered to attend matches in person including in Inglewood, which hosted eight games. It’s the latest global event to come to the city’s revitalized sports and entertainment district. But as The California Report’s Keith Mizuguchi explains, the extra foot traffic hasn’t been a boon for everyone.

The World Cup games have attracted thousands to stadiums across the country as fans gathered to attend matches in person including in Inglewood, which hosted eight games. It&rsquo;s the latest global event to come to the city&rsquo;s revitalized sports and entertainment district.&nbsp;But as The California Report&rsquo;s Keith Mizuguchi explains, the extra foot traffic hasn&rsquo;t been a boon for everyone.

More Young Men Are Embracing Catholicism In The Bay Area

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