Catholic Church in Angola
The Catholic Church in Angola is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. Approximately 56.4%[1] of the population profess the Catholic faith, due largely to Angola's status as a former Portuguese colony.
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There are 19 dioceses, including 5 archdioceses. All the bishops are members of the regional Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé.
See also
References
- "Angola". Association of Religion Data Archives. 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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