Roman Catholicism in Seychelles

Roman Catholicism in Seychelles

The Roman Catholic Church in Seychelles is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope.

There are around 70,000 Catholics in the Seychelles - almost 90% of the total population. Seychelles forms a single diocese - the Diocese of Port Victoria o Seychelles.


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