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The Church’s influence is evident in Belgium’s history, from medieval monasticism to modern social programs, with one ecclesiastical province and eight dioceses under the [[Belgian Episcopal Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Belgium |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/BE.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Sites like the [[Basilica of the Holy Blood]] in [[Bruges]] and the [[Sanctuary of Our Lady of Beauraing]] draw pilgrims, though secularization and declining church attendance challenge the Church in Belgium’s secular state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Belgium’s Catholic Church Faces Secular Challenges |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-03/belgium-catholic-church-secularism.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2021-03-12 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> | The Church’s influence is evident in Belgium’s history, from medieval monasticism to modern social programs, with one ecclesiastical province and eight dioceses under the [[Belgian Episcopal Conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Belgium |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/BE.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Sites like the [[Basilica of the Holy Blood]] in [[Bruges]] and the [[Sanctuary of Our Lady of Beauraing]] draw pilgrims, though secularization and declining church attendance challenge the Church in Belgium’s secular state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Belgium’s Catholic Church Faces Secular Challenges |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-03/belgium-catholic-church-secularism.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2021-03-12 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> | ||
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