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Catholicism

[kuh-thol-uh-siz-uhm] / kəˈθɒl əˌsɪz əm /


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Catholicism has played a central role in Spanish life for centuries, but traditional religious observance has declined for decades in line with a trend across Europe.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Today, Catholicism risks losing its status as the majority religion in Brazil, and the church is ceding ground across the whole region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

And it’s not just the figure at the top that changes the dynamics: Catholicism is hot right now, at least in media coverage.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019, during a time when he was being heavily bankrolled by esoteric Catholic billionaire Peter Thiel.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

He said that Catholicism must translate God’s Word into the many languages and cultures of the world.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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