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The [[Roman Catholic Church]] is geographically centered in [[Holy See]] of [[Rome]], [[Italy]]. About a third of the population of [[Europe]] today is Catholic, but only about a quarter of all Catholics worldwide reside in Europe, due to historical missionary activity, especially in [[South America]]. |
The [[Roman Catholic Church]] is geographically centered in [[Holy See]] of [[Rome]], [[Italy]]. About a third of the population of [[Europe]] today is Catholic, but only about a quarter of all Catholics worldwide reside in Europe, due to historical missionary activity, especially in [[South America]]. |
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The Roman Catholic Church is geographically centered in Holy See of Rome, Italy. About a third of the population of Europe today is Catholic, but only about a quarter of all Catholics worldwide reside in Europe, due to historical missionary activity, especially in South America.
References
- CIA Factbook "Field Listing - Religions". Retrieved 2007-04-17.
See also
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