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Christianity is the predominant religion in the Republic of the Congo, with Catholicism being its largest denomination. Different sources give varying population figures for various denominations. The 2012 census reported 55% of the native-born population is Catholic, 32% Protestant, and 2% Muslim. [ 2 ]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a secular nation and freedom of religion is enshrined in its constitution. [2] As of 2023, the US State Department reported that more than 95% of the population is affiliated with Christian denominations (of which nearly half are Catholic , another half are Protestant , and a small number are Jehovah's ...
Christianity is the majority religion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is professed by a majority of the population. According to the 2020 Report on International Religious Freedom, an estimated 48.1% of the population are Protestant (including evangelical Christians and the Church of Jesus Christ on Earth) and 47.3% are Catholic ...
Kongo religion (Kikongo: Bukongo or Bakongo) encompasses the traditional beliefs of the Bakongo people. Due to the highly centralized position of the Kingdom of Kongo , its leaders were able to influence much of the traditional religious practices across the Congo Basin . [ 1 ]
The culture of the Republic of the Congo is rich, diverse and made up of a mix of about 4.5 million people in 2015 and many languages and customs.. Half of Congolese people follow traditional beliefs, and there are 15 principle Bantu groups and more than 70 subgroups.
Republic of the Congo religion-related lists (1 C, 1 P) C. Christianity in the Republic of the Congo (5 C, 1 P) L. Republic of the Congo religious leaders (2 C) R.
Democratic Republic of the Congo religious leaders (3 C, 5 P) R. Religious buildings and structures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2 C, 1 P)
Religion portal; Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. C. Democratic Republic of the Congo Christians (6 C, 6 P) J.