Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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For decades, Catholics in Northern Ireland were a marginalized minority during the conflict known as The Troubles. Today, Catholics make up the largest religious group in the region.
In this video, 18-year-old Anthony takes us inside his daily life as a Catholic in Northern Ireland. From attending Mass and praying with family to reflecting on history, identity, faith and modern social issues, Anthony shares what Catholicism means to him and how religion continues to shape life after The Troubles.
What role does religion play in your life? Let us know in the comments.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Anthony, a young Catholic in Northern Ireland
00:39 The history behind Northern Ireland's religious divide
01:33 Catholic schools and community life
02:10 What Catholics believe: Anthony explains his faith
02:58 Church, prayer and finding purpose
03:32 Irish history, identity and The Troubles
04:19 Faith, values and modern social issues
05:36 A changing Northern Ireland and looking to the future

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CREDITS
Report: Nicholas Counter
Camera: Marco Borowski
Edit: Kirsten Jungclaus
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