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(Created page with "Objective: Create a Wikipedia-style article for Saintapedia.org titled "[Country]" that provides a general overview of [Country], with a strong focus on the Catholic Church’s presence, history, and cultural significance, tailored for Catholic readers. The article must include a broad lead section summarizing the country and its Catholic context, use sections to organize content, adhere to Wikipedia’s citation style with inline citations, and link proper nouns to Sain...") |
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Instructions: | Instructions: | ||
Title: | Title: | ||
Avoid "Catholicism in [Country]" to align with a broader country focus, while emphasizing Catholic aspects for Saintapedia’s audience. | * Title the article simply "[Country]" (e.g., "Brazil," "Mexico"). | ||
* Avoid "Catholicism in [Country]" to align with a broader country focus, while emphasizing Catholic aspects for Saintapedia’s audience. | |||
Lead Section (per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Lead_section): | Lead Section (per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Lead_section): | ||
Example: For Poland, note its Eastern European location, 38 million population, and 70% Catholic majority, with ties to [[Pope John Paul II]]. | * Write a standalone lead (2–4 paragraphs, ~200–300 words) summarizing [Country]’s geography (location, size), population, economy, culture, and Catholic significance. | ||
* Highlight the Catholic Church’s role (e.g., population percentage, historical influence, key saints or shrines) as a central feature, reflecting Saintapedia’s Catholic focus. | |||
* Include general facts from the CIA World Factbook (e.g., land area, major languages, GDP per capita, ethnic groups) to contextualize the country. | |||
* Example: For Poland, note its Eastern European location, 38 million population, and 70% Catholic majority, with ties to [[Pope John Paul II]]. | |||
Section Structure (per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Section): | Section Structure (per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Section): | ||
Keep sections balanced (3–5 sentences per paragraph, ~100–300 words per section) and split overly long sections. | * Use clear section headings (== Section Title ==) and subheadings (=== Subsection ===) if needed, ensuring logical organization. | ||
* Required sections: Geography, History, Demographics, Catholic Church, Cultural Practices, Challenges to Catholicism, Social and Political Influence, Pilgrimage Sites, and References. | |||
* Optional subsections: Under “History” (e.g., “Catholic Arrival”), “Catholic Church” (e.g., “Structure”), or “Cultural Practices” (e.g., “Feast Days”). | |||
* Keep sections balanced (3–5 sentences per paragraph, ~100–300 words per section) and split overly long sections. | |||
Content Guidelines: | Content Guidelines: | ||
Pilgrimage Sites: List major shrines or cathedrals (e.g., [[Shrine Name]]), their significance, and pilgrimage numbers. | * Lead: Summarize [Country]’s size, population, economy, and culture, then emphasize its Catholic population (e.g., X million, Y%), historical roots, and notable features (e.g., [[Saint Name]] or [[Shrine Name]]). | ||
* Geography: Briefly describe [Country]’s location, area, climate, and major cities, using CIA World Factbook data, to set the stage for Catholic presence. | |||
* History: Cover [Country]’s general history (e.g., indigenous era, colonization, independence), with a focus on Catholicism’s introduction (e.g., by [[Jesuit]] missionaries) and milestones (e.g., dioceses, papal visits). | |||
* Demographics: Detail total population, Catholic percentage, and trends (e.g., growth, secularization), including ethnic or age breakdowns. | |||
* Catholic Church: Describe the Church’s structure (dioceses, parishes, [[National Episcopal Conference Name]]), leaders (e.g., [[Cardinal Name]]), and institutions (schools, hospitals). | |||
* Cultural Practices: Highlight Catholic traditions, devotions (e.g., to [[Virgin Mary]]), or festivals, linking to Saintapedia pages. | |||
* Challenges to Catholicism: Discuss issues like secularization, evangelical growth, or persecution, with Church responses (e.g., evangelization). | |||
* Social and Political Influence: Explain the Church’s role in education, social justice (e.g., [[Caritas Internationalis]]), or politics, tied to [[Catholic Social Teaching]]. | |||
* Pilgrimage Sites: List major shrines or cathedrals (e.g., [[Shrine Name]]), their significance, and pilgrimage numbers. | |||
Source Integration: | Source Integration: | ||
Include at least one inline citation per paragraph, with multiple for specific claims (e.g., Catholic population). Follow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources. | * CIA World Factbook (https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/): Use for lead and Geography section (e.g., population, area, languages, economy). Cite as: <ref>{{Cite web |title=[Country] |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/[country]/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref>. | ||
* Catholic Sources: Use Annuario Pontificio for Church statistics, Catholics & Cultures for traditions, Pew Research Center for demographics, and Vatican News or Catholic News Agency for recent events. | |||
* Include at least one inline citation per paragraph, with multiple for specific claims (e.g., Catholic population). Follow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources. | |||
Citation Style: | Citation Style: | ||
List sources in “References” using <references /> and a manual list if needed. | * Use inline citations like <ref>{{Cite web |title= |url= |publisher= |date= |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> or <ref>{{Cite book |title= |author= |publisher= |year= |isbn=}}</ref>. | ||
* Cite all facts (e.g., “70% Catholic” or “1.96 million km²”). Note estimates as “approximately” or “as of [Year].” | |||
* List sources in “References” using | |||
<references /> and a manual list if needed. | |||
Linking Proper Nouns: | Linking Proper Nouns: | ||
Link only on first mention unless context requires repetition. | * Link proper nouns (e.g., [[Country]], [[Saint Name]], [[Pope Name]], [[Shrine Name]]) to Saintapedia pages if available; otherwise, use [[w:Page Name|Display Name]] for Wikipedia. | ||
* Example: [[Mexico]], [[Our Lady of Guadalupe]], [[w:Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida|Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida]]. | |||
* Link only on first mention unless context requires repetition. | |||
Tone and Style: | Tone and Style: | ||
Use concise paragraphs (3–5 sentences) and clear section transitions. | * Maintain a neutral, encyclopedic tone, avoiding devotional language. | ||
* Emphasize Catholic-relevant information (e.g., sacraments, devotions, Church roles) for Saintapedia’s audience. | |||
* Use concise paragraphs (3–5 sentences) and clear section transitions. | |||
Sample Article Template (for [Country]): | Sample Article Template (for [Country]): | ||