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The Catholic Church in Mauritius is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. According to the 2011 census, Catholics made up 26% of the total population (324,811 people). [1] Later figures stated that they made up 21.34% of the population in 2020. [2]
The Diocese of Port-Louis (Latin: Portus Ludovici; French: Diocèse de Port-Louis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church located in the city of Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius.
St. Louis Cathedral [1] (French: Cathédrale Saint-Louis de Port-Louis, Mauritian Creole: Katedral Sin Lwi) [2] is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Port Louis, Mauritius, [3] the seat of the bishop of Port-Louis. [4] Several churches have been built in succession at this location.
Mauritius gained independence in 1968 and there was no state religion in Mauritius defined in the constitution. The religious organizations present at the time of independence, namely, Roman Catholic Church, Church of England, Presbyterian Church, Seventh-day Adventist, Hindus and Muslims are recognized by parliamentary decree.
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Sainte Therese Church is the largest Catholic church in Curepipe and one of the largest churches in Mauritius. It includes two high schools; one exclusively for girls, and the other exclusively for boys. It is situated on the main street of Curepipe about 100 meters from the town hall.
Mauritius Diocese of Port-Louis on Mauritius (also covers the British Indian Ocean Territory) Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues, covering part of Mauritius; Diocese of Saint-Denis-de-La Réunion on and for Réunion; Diocese of Port Victoria on and for the Seychelles; Apostolic Vicariate of Archipel des Comores, on the Comoros, also for Mayotte.