Posts Tagged ‘Agenzia Fides’

Global Catholic population rises despite decline in Europe

Monday, October 21st, 2024
World Catholic population

According to recent Vatican data released by Agenzia Fides, the global Catholic population grew by more than 13.7 million in 2022, reaching nearly 1.39 billion. This growth highlights the continued expansion of the Church in most parts of the world despite a notable decline in Europe. Africa led the global increase, with its Catholic population Read more

Permanent deacons and Catholic population grow

Thursday, October 26th, 2023
decline in bishops

The latest Church statistics reveal significant shifts in the Catholic Church’s demographics, notably a decline in bishops and priests while the number of permanent deacons has grown. Also significant for New Zealand is the number of seminarians in Asia is declining. Partial vocations relief in the form of female deacons is “on the table” at Read more