It wasn't chosen, but imposed by Spanish conquistadors and Portuguese explorers during the 16th century.
The dominant religion in most of Latin America is Catholicism.
Spain has had the most significant impact on the language and religion of Latin America. Spanish is the dominant language in most Latin American countries due to the Spanish colonization, and Catholicism is the predominant religion brought by Spanish missionaries.
latin
The predominant religion in Latin America is Roman Catholicism, introduced by the Spanish Conquistadors.
catlico
No, Catholicism is the most widely practiced religion in Latin America. Protestantism has been growing in the region, but Catholicism remains dominant.
Most white people who profess a religion are Christian. However, there are many nonwhite Christians--in Africa, Latin America, the Philippines, the Middle East.
Roman-Catholicism is the religion of much of Latin America because, during the period of imperialism, they were conquered by the Spanish, who were Catholics.
Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion of Latin America. It is not a denomination.
Christianity
Catholisism
Catholicism.