Christianity in Guinea-Bissau

In this article we are going to explore Christianity in Guinea-Bissau in depth. From its origins to its evolution in today's society, Christianity in Guinea-Bissau has played a fundamental role in various aspects of daily life. Throughout history, Christianity in Guinea-Bissau has been the subject of study and research by experts in the field, who have contributed to expanding our knowledge on this topic. Furthermore, Christianity in Guinea-Bissau has been a topic of debate and controversy in different contexts, which has generated great interest in understanding its impact on society. Through this article, we will try to shed light on the different aspects of Christianity in Guinea-Bissau and its importance today.
Cathedral in Bissau

Christianity is the largest religion in Guinea-Bissau, constituting approximately 57% of the country's population according to a comprehensive 2019 survey by the World Bank.[1][2] Various missionary groups operate freely throughout the nation.[3]

Christians are present throughout the country but most heavily concentrated in Bissau and western regions.[4] The Constitution sees freedom of conscience and religion as inviolable and provides for freedom of worship.[5]

In 2023, the country scored 3 out of 4 for religious freedom.[6]

Roman Catholicism

In 2022, over 70% of Christians belonged to the Roman Catholic Church (including Portuguese Bissau-Guineans).[7]

There are two dioceses:

See also

References

  1. ^ https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/5bfee58e-abcd-5eca-87ef-5b56076382d1/content&ved=2ahUKEwjM48TG_-iCAxXSjqQKHQDECVgQFnoECCgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0fI5yosicBe4P3HctJZgHr [bare URL]
  2. ^ US State Report 2022
  3. ^ World Religions Database at the ARDA website, retrieved 2023-08-03
  4. ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2007: Guinea-Bissau. United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (September 14, 2007). This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  5. ^ "US State Dept 2022 report on Guinea-Bissau". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  6. ^ Freedom House website, retrieved 2023-08-03
  7. ^ World Religions Database at the ARDA website, retrieved 2023-08-03