Roman Catholicism in Sudan
- Roman Catholicism in Sudan
The Roman Catholic Church in Sudan is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome.
There are approximately two million Catholics in Sudan - about 5% of the total population. There are nine dioceses including two archdioceses.
*Archdiocese of Khartoum
** El Obeid
* Archdiocese of Juba
** Malakal
** Rumbek
** Tombura–Yambio
** Torit
** Wau
** Yei
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* [http://www.gcatholic.com/dioceses/data/countrySD.htm Giga-Catholic Information]
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