South America

Brazil

Brazil is home to the world's largest Catholic population, yet the Church faces significant challenges from rapid Evangelical growth and urban secularization. Its vibrant popular devotion — particularly to Our Lady of Aparecida — remains a unifying force across all social strata.

Brazil
Our Lady of Aparecida (patroness), São José do Anchieta, Blessed Albertina Berkenbrock
Brazil
May 13 (Our Lady of Fatima), October 12 (Our Lady of Aparecida — National Holiday), Corpus Christi
Catholic Population:
174 million
Percent Catholic:
64%
Church Status
Under Pressure
Primary Diocese:
Archdiocese of São Paulo

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