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Christianity is the most widely professed religion in Argentina, with Roman Catholicism being its largest denomination. This historical background is very much due to the Spanish influence brought about through the newly conquered territories.
Argentina is known to much of the outside world for its widespread Roman Catholicism. However, in daily practice, the country is quite secular, and the constitution guarantees freedom of religion. The citizens show high individualization and de-institutionalization of religious beliefs.
Religion has played a significant role in social and political life throughout Argentinian history. Roman Catholicism is particularly culturally pervasive and continues to be the official religion of the state.
About four-fifths of Argentine people are at least nominally Roman Catholic; the majority of them are nonpracticing. The faith’s influence, however, is strongly reflected in government and society. Protestants make up about 5 percent of the population. Muslims and Jews account for small minorities.
The dominant religion in Argentina is Roman Catholicism, but other major religions include Evangelical Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and indigenous religions. Argentina promotes religious freedom and values interfaith dialogue and tolerance.
Most Latin Americans are Christian, and Catholicism remains the dominant religion; about two-thirds of Argentina’s 45 million people identify as Catholic. But the church’s influence has waned. There’s discontent following clergy sex abuse scandals and opposition to the church’s stances against abortion and LGBTQ rights.
This article analyses Argentina’s contemporary religious field. On the basis of a statistical study on beliefs and religious attitudes, the authors reflect on a wide range of issues. They address the consequences of secularization in Argentine society, new configurations in how people believe and practise religion, shifts in religious ...
Executive Summary. The constitution and laws provide for freedom of religion and the right to profess freely one’s faith. The constitution grants the Roman Catholic Church preferential legal status, but there is no official state religion.
Official Religion: None. Main Religion: Predominantly Christian and majority Catholic Christians. Other Religions: Buddhists, ethnoreligionist, Hindus, Judaism, Muslims, among others. President: Alberto Ángel Fernández (2019 – 2023)
The influence of Roman Catholicism on Argentine culture is profound and pervasive. It has shaped the moral values, social norms, and traditions of the Argentine people. Catholicism has influenced various aspects of daily life, including family structures, education, and even cuisine.