Africa: Continent Leads in Catholic Numbers, Europe Continues Drop

The Catholic Church in Africa grew by nearly 30 million in seven years, according to figures published by the Vatican.

The recently published 'Statistical Yearbook of the Church' for 2000-2006 shows that Africa's Catholics increased from 130 million in 2000 to 158.3 million in 2006.

...

Tagged:

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.