Catholic Church in Portugal | |
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Portuguese: Igreja Católica em Portugal | |
Classification | Catholic |
Orientation | Christianity |
Scripture | Bible |
Theology | Catholic theology |
Pope | Francis |
Primate | Jorge Ortiga |
Patriarch of Lisbon | Manuel III |
Apostolic Nuncio | Ivo Scapolo |
Region | Portugal |
Language | Portuguese, Latin |
Headquarters | Lisbon Cathedral |
Founder | St. Peter of Rates |
Origin | 44 A.D. Lusitania, Roman Empire |
Official website | Episcopal Conference of Portugal |
The Portuguese Catholic Church is a Catholic Church in Portugal, they have communion with the Pope in Rome. The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian organisation. Catholicity is Portugal's largest religion, it has existed since the Iberian Peninsula was ruled by the Roman Empire.