Catholics are growing worldwide, with the greatest growth in Africa

DružinaParty-alignedCenter21 hr. ago

The Vatican's press agency Fides has released its annual report on Catholic Church statistics for 2026, revealing that the global number of Catholics increased by 16.69 million, reaching 1.422 billion. This growth was observed across all continents, with Africa and the Americas showing the most significant increases. The number of priests rose slightly, but the number of religious sisters and seminarians declined. The report highlights that while the total number of priests grew, the average number of Catholics per priest increased. The data reflects figures as of June 30, 2024, for population and Catholic numbers, and December 31, 2024, for other metrics.

Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data from the Vatican's Fides agency without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports numerical changes in Catholic populations and clergy numbers globally, providing balanced information without apparent ideological framing.

Radio OgnjiščeParty-alignedCenter2 days ago

The number of Catholics worldwide continues to grow, reaching over 1.422 billion people, or 17.8% of the global population, according to data released by the Vatican agency Fides ahead of the 100th World Mission Day. The largest increase is occurring in Africa, where the Catholic population has grown by more than seven million and half, surpassing Europe’s numbers. In contrast, the number of religious sisters and seminarians has declined globally, while lay missionaries have increased significantly. The report highlights the Church's extensive educational and charitable activities, including running over 230,000 kindergartens and schools educating more than 64 million children, as well as operating over 101,000 healthcare and social institutions.

Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data on the growth of the Catholic Church globally, focusing on demographic trends and the Church's role in education and charity. It does not take a clear ideological stance or favor any particular political viewpoint. The information is presented neutrally, basedon