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The Church, with three ecclesiastical provinces and 19 dioceses, has a strong presence, particularly in urban areas like [[Luanda]], but faces challenges from evangelical growth and syncretism with traditional beliefs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Angola |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/AO.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> Sites like the [[Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima]] attract millions of pilgrims, reinforcing Angola’s Catholic identity.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Angola’s Catholic Church |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-08/angola-catholic-church-pilgrimage.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2021-08-10 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> | The Church, with three ecclesiastical provinces and 19 dioceses, has a strong presence, particularly in urban areas like [[Luanda]], but faces challenges from evangelical growth and syncretism with traditional beliefs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Angola |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/AO.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> Sites like the [[Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima]] attract millions of pilgrims, reinforcing Angola’s Catholic identity.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Angola’s Catholic Church |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-08/angola-catholic-church-pilgrimage.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2021-08-10 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> | ||
== Saints == | |||
{{SaintsByCountry|Location=Angola}} | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||