Catholic Church in San Marino

The Roman Catholic Church in San Marino is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the leadership of the Pope in Rome.

History

San Marino is a predominantly Catholic state — over 97% of the population profess the Catholic faith, but it is not the established religion. There is no episcopal see in San Marino. Historically, the various parishes in San Marino were divided between two Italian dioceses, mostly in the Diocese of Montefeltro, and partly in the Diocese of Rimini. In 1977, the border between Montefeltro and Rimini was readjusted so that all of San Marino fell within the diocese of Montefeltro. The bishop of Montefeltro-San Marino resides in Pennabilli, in Italy.

Parishes

There are several parishes in the Republic, including:[1]

Religious organizations

Many Roman Catholic organizations exist, including:[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "CONCORDATO FRA LA SANTA SEDE E LA REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO". The Vatican. December 1992. Archived from the original on 30 June 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2010.

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