Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback

Despite a resurgence in Catholic faith with over 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide and record attendance at events like the Indianapolis Eucharistic Congress, many churches are still closing. This paradox raises questions about the underlying reasons behind these closures despite the growing numbers. Factors such as aging congregations, declining local populations, and rising maintenance costs are contributing to the closures, highlighting a complex dynamic between faith revival and practical realities of church management.