Roman Catholicism in Seychelles
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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 Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria o Seychelles
.
Seychelles
Seychelles , officially the Republic of Seychelles , is an island country spanning an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, some east of mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar....
is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope
Pope
The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, a position that makes him the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church . In the Catholic Church, the Pope is regarded as the successor of Saint Peter, the Apostle...
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There are around 70,000 Catholics in the Seychelles - almost 90% of the total population. Seychelles forms a single diocese
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
- the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria o Seychelles
Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria o Seychelles
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria o Seychelles is a Catholic diocese located in the city of Victoria, the capital city of the Seychelles. The Dicoese of Port Victoria o Seychelles is the only Catholic diocese in the country.-History:...
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