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Christianity is the dominant religion in Belize. [1] The single largest denomination is the Catholic Church with about 40.1% of the population (129,456 adherents), a reduction from 49.6% of the population in 2000, 57.7% in 1991 and 61.9% in 1980, although absolute numbers have still risen.
Belize (/ b ɪ ˈ l iː z, b ɛ-/ ⓘ, bih-LEEZ, beh-; Belize Kriol English: Bileez) is a country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south. It also shares a maritime boundary with Honduras to the southeast.
This is a list of notable churches in Belize.Christianity is the dominant religion in Belize. [1] The single largest denomination is the Roman Catholic Church with about 40.1% of the population (129,456 adherents), a reduction from 49.6% of the population in 2000, 57.7% in 1991 and 61.9% in 1980, although absolute numbers have still risen.
Belize religion-related lists (1 C, 1 P) C. Christianity in Belize (7 C, 2 P) E. Religious education in Belize (1 C) F. Religious festivals in Belize (1 C) I. Islam ...
The Constitution of Belize provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contribute to the generally free practice of religion. The Government at all levels protects this right in full against abuse, either by governmental or private actors.
Mennonites in Belize form different religious bodies and come from different ethnic backgrounds. There are groups of Mennonites living in Belize who are quite traditional and conservative (e. g. in Shipyard and Upper Barton Creek ), while others have modernized to various degrees (e. g. in Spanish Lookout and Blue Creek ).
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The Catholic Church in Belize is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. Bishops in Belize are members of the Antilles Episcopal Conference. Approximately 40% of the population of Belize is Catholic. [1] The country comes under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Belize City-Belmopan.