Catholic Church in Mali explained
The Catholic Church in Mali is part of the worldwide Catholic Church (particularly the Latin Church), under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.
Demographics
In 2020, it was estimated that Christians made up 2.35% of the country's population;[1] over half of these were Catholic. However, other figures suggested that Catholics made up 2.54% of the country, or almost half a million people.[2]
In the same year, there were 177 priests and 275 nuns serving across 48 parishes.[3]
Dioceses
There are seven dioceses in Mali; six are Roman Rite and one belongs to the Maronite Church.[4]
Cardinal
Jean Zerbo is the first cardinal from Mali;[5] he was raised to the rank of cardinal at a consistory on 28 June 2017. He was previously the Archbishop of Bamako.[6]
See also
Notes and References
- https://thearda.com/world-religion/national-profiles?u=141c&u=23r The ARDA website, retrieved 2023-08-28
- https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/mali Catholics and Culture website, retrieved 2023-08-08
- https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/mali Catholics and Culture website, retrieved 2023-08-08
- http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/ML.htm G Catholic website, retrieved 2023-08-28
- News: Brockhaus. Hannah. Pope Francis to Five New Cardinals: Jesus 'Calls You to Serve Like Him and With Him'. 28 June 2017. National Catholic Register. 28 June 2017.
- 21 May 2017 . Annuncio di Concistoro il 28 giugno per la creazione di nuovi Cardinali, 21.05.2017 . 21 May 2017 . it . Press Office of the Holy See.
