Roman Catholicism in Gabon

Roman Catholicism in Gabon

The Roman Catholic Church in Gabon is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome.

There are over 600,000 in Gabon - almost half the population. There are five dioceses including one archdiocese, plus an apostolic prefecture.


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