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[[Image:South america pol98.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Political boundaries of South America]]

[[Image:South america pol98.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Political boundaries of South America]]

[[Image:Central America.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Political map of the countries of Central America ]]  

[[Image:Central America.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Political map of the countries of Central America ]]  

Christianity was brought to ''[[South America]] and [[Central America]]'' (or Latin America) by Spanish and Portuguese Christian explorers. Sponsored by [[King Ferdinand V]] and [[Queen Isabella]] (the Catholic Monarchs), they came to the Americas just a few months after the Spanish reconquest of Spain and Portugal from the Muslim Moors of North Africa, completed in 1492, a few months before Columbus' discovery of America. "The Vatican granted to Spain and Portugal the ''patronato real de las Indias'', which gave their sovereigns the right to appoint all bishops within their territories, sealing the bond between the Church and Crown." <ref>https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20111025144653475</ref>

Christianity was brought to ''[[South America]] and [[Central America]]'' (or Latin America) by Spanish and Portuguese Christian explorers. Sponsored by [[King Ferdinand V]] and [[Queen Isabella]] (the Catholic Monarchs), they came to the Americas just a few months after the Spanish reconquest of Spain and Portugal from the Muslim Moors of North Africa, completed in 1492, and a few months before Columbus' discovery of America. "The Vatican granted to Spain and Portugal the ''patronato real de las Indias'', which gave their sovereigns the right to appoint all bishops within their territories, sealing the bond between the Church and Crown." <ref>https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20111025144653475</ref>

==Christianity in Central America==

==Christianity in Central America==

The main Christian denominations in [[Belize]] are [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], which has about 31.8% of the population, followed by various [[Protestant]] groups such as [[Pentecostals]] (9.2%), [[Baptists]] (5.6%), and [[Seventh-day Adventists]] (4.7%). Other denominations include [[Anglicanism]], [[Anabaptist | Mennonites]]<ref>https://countrystudies.us/belize/81.htm</ref>.

The main Christian denominations in [[Belize]] are [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], which has about 31.8% of the population, followed by various [[Protestant]] groups such as [[Pentecostals]] (9.2%), [[Baptists]] (5.6%), and [[Seventh-day Adventists]] (4.7%). Other denominations include [[Anglicanism]], [[Anabaptist | Mennonites]]<ref>https://countrystudies.us/belize/81.htm</ref>.

===Christianity in Costa Rica===

===Christianity in Costa Rica===

In [[Costa Rica]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], is the state religion with over 50% of the population. About 31% are [[Protestant]], including [[Evangelicals]], [[Pentecostals]], [[Lutherans]], [[Baptists]] and [[Mennonite]]s<ref>https://costarica.org/people/religion/</ref>.

In [[Costa Rica]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] is the state religion, with over 50% of the population. About 31% are [[Protestant]], including [[Evangelicals]], [[Pentecostals]], [[Lutherans]], [[Baptists]] and [[Mennonite]]s<ref>https://costarica.org/people/religion/</ref>.

===Christianity in El Salvador===

===Christianity in El Salvador===

The main Christian denominations in [[El Salvador]] are [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholicism]] 43% and a smaller number of [[Protestant]]s 37% which include [[ Baptists]], [[Pentecostal]], and [[Mennonites]]<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-el-salvador.html</ref>.

The main Christian denominations in [[El Salvador]] are [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholicism]], 43%, and a smaller number of [[Protestant]]s, 37%, which include [[Baptists]], [[Pentecostal]]s, and [[Mennonites]]<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-el-salvador.html</ref>.

===Christianity in Guatemala===

===Christianity in Guatemala===

[[Guatemala]] is mostly [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholic]], which has historically been the largest, and groups such as [[Evangelicals]] and [[Pentecostal]]s<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-guatemala.html</ref>.

[[Guatemala]] is mostly [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholic]], which has historically been the largest, and includes groups such as [[Evangelicals]] and [[Pentecostal]]s<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-guatemala.html</ref>.

===Christianity in Honduras===

===Christianity in Honduras===

===Christianity in Mexico===

===Christianity in Mexico===

[[Mexico]] is also part of North America see [[Mexican and Caribbean Christianity]]

[[Mexico]] is also part of North America; see [[Mexican and Caribbean Christianity]]

===Christianity in Nicaragua===

===Christianity in Nicaragua===

While Nicaragua's Communist government is not in flavor of religion. The main Christian denominations in Nicaragua include [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], which is the largest at about 50% of the population, and [[Evangelicalism]], accounting for approximately 33.2%<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-nicaragua.html</ref>.

While Nicaragua's government is not in favor of religion, the main Christian denominations in Nicaragua include [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], which is the largest at about 50% of the population, and [[Evangelicalism]], accounting for approximately 33.2%<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-nicaragua.html</ref>.

===Christianity in Panama===

===Christianity in Panama===

The predominant religion in [[South America]] is Christianity.

The predominant religion in [[South America]] is Christianity.

===Christianity in Argentina===

===Christianity in Argentina===

Christianity in [[Argentina]]. [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] about 62.9% of the population. Other Christian denominations include [[Evangelicals]] and [[Pentecostalism | Pentecostals]], which together are about 15% of the population, along with smaller communities of [[Orthodox Church | Orthodox Christians]]<ref>https://vamospanish.com/discover/exploring-different-religions-in-argentina-a-comprehensive-guide/</ref>.

Christianity in [[Argentina]]. [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholicism]] is about 62.9% of the population. Other Christian denominations include [[Evangelicals]] and [[Pentecostalism | Pentecostals]], which together are about 15% of the population, along with smaller communities of [[Orthodox Church | Orthodox Christians]]<ref>https://vamospanish.com/discover/exploring-different-religions-in-argentina-a-comprehensive-guide/</ref>.

===Christianity in Bolivia===

===Christianity in Bolivia===

The main Christian denomination in [[Bolivia]] is [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], other churches include [[Evangelical]] [[Methodists]], [[Seventh-day Adventists]], [[Pentecostal]]s; there are smaller communities such as [[Religious Society of Friends | Quakers]] and the [[Coptic Church | Coptic Orthodox Church]]<ref>https://www.thearda.com/world-religion/national-profiles?u=27c</ref>.

The main Christian denomination in [[Bolivia]] is [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholicism]]. Other churches include [[Evangelical]] groups, [[Methodists]], [[Seventh-day Adventists]], and [[Pentecostal]]s; there are smaller communities such as [[Religious Society of Friends | Quakers]] and the [[Coptic Church | Coptic Orthodox Church]]<ref>https://www.thearda.com/world-religion/national-profiles?u=27c</ref>.

===Christianity in Brazil===

===Christianity in Brazil===

In [[Brazil]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] is 56.8% of the population, and 26.9% are Protestant followed such as [[Evangelicals]], [[Pentecostal]]s, [[Baptists]], [[Methodists]], [[Mennonites]], and [[Antiochian Archdiocese of Brazil | Orthodox Church in Brazil]]. <ref>https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/brazilian-culture/brazilian-culture-religion</ref>.<br>

In [[Brazil]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] is 56.8% of the population, and 26.9% are Protestant, including such groups as [[Evangelicals]], [[Pentecostal]]s, [[Baptists]], [[Methodists]], [[Mennonites]], and [[Antiochian Archdiocese of Brazil | Orthodox Church in Brazil]]. <ref>https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/brazilian-culture/brazilian-culture-religion</ref>.<br>

'''See Also''' [[Christianity in Brazil]]

'''See Also''' [[Christianity in Brazil]]

===Christianity in Chile===

===Christianity in Chile===

In [[Chile]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] is 53.7% of the population, and [[Protestantism]] which includes [[Evangelicals]],  [[Pentecostal]]s, together are about 16.2% and [[Orthodox Church | Orthodox Christians]] are also present<ref>https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/chilean-culture/chilean-culture-religion</ref>.

In [[Chile]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] is 53.7% of the population, and [[Protestantism]], which includes [[Evangelicals]] and [[Pentecostal]]s, together are about 16.2%. [[Orthodox Church | Orthodox Christians]] are also present<ref>https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/chilean-culture/chilean-culture-religion</ref>.

===Christianity in Colombia===

===Christianity in Colombia===

Christian denominations in [[Ecuador]] are [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], which comprises about 80% of the population, and [[Protestantism]]<ref>https://www.thearda.com/world-religion/national-profiles?u=72c</ref>.

Christian denominations in [[Ecuador]] are [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], which comprises about 80% of the population, and [[Protestantism]]<ref>https://www.thearda.com/world-religion/national-profiles?u=72c</ref>.

===Christianity in French Guiana===

===Christianity in French Guiana===

In [[French Guiana]] [[Roman Catholic Church |Catholics]], are around 75% of the population. There is also a presence of [[Protestantism]<ref>https://www.petitfute.co.uk/p6-guyane/decouvrir/d1384-religions/</ref>.

In [[French Guiana]] [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholics]] are around 75% of the population. There is also a presence of [[Protestantism]]<ref>https://www.petitfute.co.uk/p6-guyane/decouvrir/d1384-religions/</ref>.

===Christianity in Guyana===  

===Christianity in Guyana===  

Christianity in [[Guyana]] includes several denominations, with the largest being [[Pentecostalism]] (22.8%), followed by [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] (7.08%), [[Seventh-day Adventists | Adventism]] (5.41%), and [[Anglicanism]] (5.22%)<ref>https://country-studies.com/guyana/christianity.html</ref>.

Christianity in [[Guyana]] includes several denominations, with the largest being [[Pentecostalism]] (22.8%), followed by [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] (7.08%), [[Seventh-day Adventists | Adventism]] (5.41%), and [[Anglicanism]] (5.22%)<ref>https://country-studies.com/guyana/christianity.html</ref>.

===Christianity in Paraguay===

===Christianity in Paraguay===

About 89.6% of people in [[Paraguay]] are [[Roman Catholic Church |Roman Catholics]]. [[Evangelicals]], [[Lutherans]], and [[Mennonites]], makeup around 6.2%<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-major-religions-practised-in-paraguay.html</ref>.

About 89.6% of people in [[Paraguay]] are [[Roman Catholic Church |Roman Catholics]]. [[Evangelicals]], [[Lutherans]], and [[Mennonites]] make up around 6.2%<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-major-religions-practised-in-paraguay.html</ref>.

===Christianity in Peru===

===Christianity in Peru===

In [[Peru]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] accounts for about 76% of the population. Other Christian groups include [[Protestant]]s, which make up approximately 14%<ref>https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/peruvian-culture/peruvian-culture-religion</ref>.

In [[Peru]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] accounts for about 76% of the population. Other Christian groups include [[Protestant]]s, which make up approximately 14%<ref>https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/peruvian-culture/peruvian-culture-religion</ref>.

===Christianity in Suriname===

===Christianity in Suriname===

[[Suriname]] is about 48.4% Christian according to the 2012 census. The main denominations include [[Protestantism]] (especially [[Pentecostalism | Pentecostal]] and [[Moravian Church | Moravian churches]]<ref>http://unitasfratrum.org/</ref>) and [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]]<ref>https://ssvmusa.org/index.php/our-province/our-lady-of-perpetual-help/</ref>.

[[Suriname]] is about 48.4% Christian according to the 2012 census. The main denominations include [[Protestantism]] (especially [[Pentecostalism | Pentecostal]] and [[Moravian Church | Moravian churches]]<ref>http://unitasfratrum.org/</ref>) and [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]]<ref>https://ssvmusa.org/index.php/our-province/our-lady-of-perpetual-help/</ref>.

===Christianity in Uruguay===

===Christianity in Uruguay===

In [[Uruguay]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] is the largest denomination, followed by [[Evangelicals]] and [[Methodists]]<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/major-religions-practiced-in-uruguay.html</ref>.

In [[Uruguay]] [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] is the largest denomination, followed by [[Evangelicals]] and [[Methodists]]<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/major-religions-practiced-in-uruguay.html</ref>.

===Christianity in Venezuela===

===Christianity in Venezuela===

While the Communist government is not in favor of religion.Christian denominations in [[Venezuela]] are [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], which is the largest with about 71% of the population, and [[Protestantism]], which includes various groups such as [[Evangelicals]], making up around 17%<ref>https://canopyforum.org/2023/07/13/religious-regulation-and-discrimination-in-venezuela/</ref>.

While the government is not in favor of religion, Christian denominations in [[Venezuela]] are [[Roman Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]], which is the largest with about 71% of the population, and [[Protestantism]], which includes various groups such as [[Evangelicals]], making up around 17%<ref>https://canopyforum.org/2023/07/13/religious-regulation-and-discrimination-in-venezuela/</ref>.

==See Also==

==See Also==