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The '''Catholic Church in [[Panama]]''' is part of the worldwide [[Catholic Church]], under the spiritual leadership of the Panama Conference of Catholic Bishops and the [[Pope]] in [[Rome]]. |
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There are around 3.549 million Catholics in Panama, representing about 79% of the population<ref>Latinobarometro, Opinion Publica Latinoamericana, Enero 2018.</ref> and the country is divided into six [[diocese]]s, including one [[archdiocese]]. In addition, there is a [[Territorial Prelature]] and an [[Apostolic Vicariate]]. |
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The [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Panamá|Diocese of Panama]] is thought to be the oldest in the Americas. It was set up in 1514, with the arrival of [[Franciscan]] missionaries. |
The [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Panamá|Diocese of Panama]] is thought to be the oldest in the Americas. It was set up in 1514, with the arrival of [[Franciscan]] missionaries. |
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The Catholic Church in Panama has favoured status, though all religions are free. |
The Catholic Church in Panama has favoured status, though all religions are free; Catholic instruction in public schools is mandatory, but exemptions are allowed.<ref>[https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-report-on-international-religious-freedom/panama US State Dept 2022 report]</ref> |
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In 2020, 431 priests served across 200 parishes.<ref>[https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/panama Catholics and Culture website, retrieved 2023-08-08]</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [[Religion in Panama]] |
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* [[List of cathedrals in Panama]] |
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* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/PA.htm gcatholic.org] |
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The Catholic Church in Panama is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Panama Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Pope in Rome.
There are around 3.549 million Catholics in Panama, representing about 79% of the population[1] and the country is divided into six dioceses, including one archdiocese. In addition, there is a Territorial Prelature and an Apostolic Vicariate.
The Diocese of Panama is thought to be the oldest in the Americas. It was set up in 1514, with the arrival of Franciscan missionaries.
The Catholic Church in Panama has favoured status, though all religions are free; Catholic instruction in public schools is mandatory, but exemptions are allowed.[2]
In 2020, 431 priests served across 200 parishes.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Latinobarometro, Opinion Publica Latinoamericana, Enero 2018.
- ^ US State Dept 2022 report
- ^ Catholics and Culture website, retrieved 2023-08-08