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Brazil, the world’s largest Catholic country (123–140 million, 60–65% of 215 million), is a vibrant hub of Catholic diversity. The Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, founded in 1551, was South America’s first diocese and a center for evangelization. Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian Catholic traditions, like the Nosso Senhor do Bonfim festival, blend African, indigenous, and European elements. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal, with over 100 million global adherents, has strong roots here.