Roman Catholicism in Cuba

Roman Catholicism in Cuba

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

There are over five million Catholics - around 45% of the total population. The country is divided into eleven dioceses including three archdioceses.


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