The Spanish were the first to bring Catholicism to the Americas, usually Franciscan priests accompanied each Spanish expedition and established missions along the way. In Brazil it was the Portuguese who brought the religion to Brazil.
He was brought up Catholic and went to Catholic schools, including Catholic University of America.
No one "founded" Catholicism in America. Christ founded the Catholic Church. Catholic means "universal" so someone brought the religion to America but they didn't create it in America.
The Spaniards brought the Catholic Religion here when they came to build missions
The Spanish were Catholic and brought their religion with them and forced the natives to convert.
Catholicism accounts for over 80 percent of the population in South America. The continent was colonized and settled by Spain and Portugal, both of which are Catholic countries and they brought the religion with them.
the spanish brought over their catholic religion
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The type of religion in South America is Roman Catholic ;)
The dominant religion in most of Latin America is Catholicism.
Most people in Latin America are Catholic due to the influence of Spanish and Portuguese colonization in the region, starting in the 16th century. The Catholic Church played a significant role in the colonization process, leading to the spread of Catholicism among the local populations. Additionally, Catholic traditions and practices became deeply ingrained in the cultural identity of many Latin American countries over time.
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