How many catholics are in the world

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We provide news about the Church and the world, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church. We won't rent or sell your information, and you can unsubscribe at any time. It is estimated that at least million people in Brazil are Catholic, although this number could be as high as million. Mexico also has many Catholic residents. Over 98 million people in Mexico are Catholic. The Philippines comes in third with over 85 million Catholics. This list changes a bit when you look at the total percentage of a nation that practices Catholicism.

For example, just over people in Vatican City are Catholic.