Catholic Church in Mexico
The Mexican Catholic Church, or Catholic Church in Mexico, is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, his Curia in Rome and the national Mexican Episcopal Conference. According to the Mexican census, Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in Mexico, practiced by 77.7% of the population in 2020.[1] A Statistica survey suggests this number could be lower, suggesting Catholics could make up only 72% of the nation.[2]
See also: Religion in Mexico
Catholic Church in Mexico
Early 16th Century
New Spain, Spanish Empire
97,864,220 (2020)
The history of the Catholic Church in Mexico dates from the period of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519–1521) and it has continued as an institution in Mexico into the twenty-first century. In the late 20th century, Eastern Catholic jurisdictions were also established in Mexico.
In many parts of the country, Catholic Christianity is heavily syncretized with folk customs; and Aztec, Mayan, and other pre-Columban religions.
Freedom of religion[edit]
The constitution declares that Mexico is a secular state and provides for the right to religious freedom.[11]
In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom.[12]
In the same year, the country was ranked as the 38th most difficult place in the world to be a Christian.[13]
Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlán
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Templo de santo domingo san cristóbal de las casas
Templo de San Francisco Javier
Catedral of Chihuahua
Catedral of Santa Maria in Chilpancingo
