Roman Catholicism in Guinea

Roman Catholicism in Guinea

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

There are approximately a quarter of a million Catholics - about 3% of the total population. There are three dioceses including one archdiocese.


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