#TikTokChristian: the Catholic influencers bringing young people into the fold

On social media, French religious influencers explain their faith and offer advice to young people. On the left the banner reads "How do Christians fast?" © Screenshots of TikTok and Instagram

With huge turnouts across France at Ash Wednesday Mass, marking the start of Lent, Christian influencers are being credited with bringing young people back to church, with their explanatory videos and practical advice shared on social media attracting a new generation in search of spirituality.

"What's the Bible?" "How do you pray the rosary?" "How do you get closer to God?"