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Christianity is the most widely professed religion in Peru, with Catholicism being its largest denomination. Religion in Peru is traditionally related to religious syncretism originating from Catholicism with the ancient Inca religion after the Spanish Conquest.
25 kwi 2017 · The Roman Catholic has considered the primary religion in the country even though the constitution states that there’s freedom of religion. In addition to that, it is mandatory for religious education to be in the school curriculum whether it is private or public.
27 lip 2024 · In Peru, Catholicism is the main religion. It plays a big role in society and politics. The 2017 Census showed 76.03% of people call themselves Catholic, down from 81% in 2007.
25 paź 2024 · Roman Catholic is the most common religion affiliation in Peru. In a survey carried out in 2023, almost 64.5 percent of Peruvian respondents claimed to be of catholic faith, whereas the second...
Ancient Peru had a variety of polytheistic and pantheistic religions. The focal point of these religions was reverence towards natural phenomena. Each culture created temples to honour its local deity. The introduction of Catholicism in Peru drastically changed indigenous worldviews and practices.
Religion in Peru is a combination of Catholicism and Andean mythology. Although currently between 75 and 81.3% of the population identifies as Catholic, the rituals and ceremonies practiced in Peru have a Spanish and indigenous influence.
The predominant religion is Roman Catholic, but there is a scattering of other Christian faiths. Indigenous Peruvians, however, have blended Catholicism and their traditional beliefs. An example is the near synonymous association of Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) and the Virgin Mary.
