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* Avoid "Catholicism in [Country]" to align with a broader country focus, while emphasizing Catholic aspects for Saintapedia’s audience. | * 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 <nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Lead_section</nowiki>): | ||
* Write a standalone lead (2–4 paragraphs, ~200–300 words) summarizing [Country]’s geography (location, size), population, economy, culture, and Catholic significance. | * 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. | * 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. | * 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]]. | * Example: For Poland, note its Eastern European location, 38 million population, and 70% Catholic majority, with ties to <nowiki>[[Pope John Paul II]]</nowiki>. | ||
Section Structure (per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Section): | Section Structure (per <nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Section</nowiki>): | ||
* Use clear section headings (== Section Title ==) and subheadings (=== Subsection ===) if needed, ensuring logical organization. | * Use clear section headings (== Section Title ==) and subheadings (=== Subsection ===) if needed, ensuring logical organization. | ||
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Content Guidelines: | Content Guidelines: | ||
* 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]]). | * 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., <nowiki>[[Saint Name]]</nowiki> or <nowiki>[[Shrine Name]]</nowiki>). | ||
* Geography: Briefly describe [Country]’s location, area, climate, and major cities, using CIA World Factbook data, to set the stage for Catholic presence. | * 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). | * History: Cover [Country]’s general history (e.g., indigenous era, colonization, independence), with a focus on Catholicism’s introduction (e.g., by <nowiki>[[Jesuit]]</nowiki> 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. | * 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). | * Catholic Church: Describe the Church’s structure (dioceses, parishes, <nowiki>[[National Episcopal Conference Name]]</nowiki>), leaders (e.g., <nowiki>[[Cardinal Name]]</nowiki>), and institutions (schools, hospitals). | ||
* Cultural Practices: Highlight Catholic traditions, devotions (e.g., to [[Virgin Mary]]), or festivals, linking to Saintapedia pages. | * Cultural Practices: Highlight Catholic traditions, devotions (e.g., to <nowiki>[[Virgin Mary]]</nowiki>), or festivals, linking to Saintapedia pages. | ||
* Challenges to Catholicism: Discuss issues like secularization, evangelical growth, or persecution, with Church responses (e.g., evangelization). | * 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]]. | * Social and Political Influence: Explain the Church’s role in education, social justice (e.g., <nowiki>[[Caritas Internationalis]]</nowiki>), or politics, tied to <nowiki>[[Catholic Social Teaching]]</nowiki>. | ||
* Pilgrimage Sites: List major shrines or cathedrals (e.g., [[Shrine Name]]), their significance, and pilgrimage numbers. | * Pilgrimage Sites: List major shrines or cathedrals (e.g., <nowiki>[[Shrine Name]]</nowiki>), their significance, and pilgrimage numbers. | ||
Source Integration: | Source Integration: | ||
* 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>. | * CIA World Factbook (https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/): Use for lead and Geography section (e.g., population, area, languages, economy). Cite as: <nowiki><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></nowiki>. | ||
* 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. | * 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. | * Include at least one inline citation per paragraph, with multiple for specific claims (e.g., Catholic population). Follow <nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources</nowiki>. | ||
Citation Style: | Citation Style: | ||
* 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>. | * Use inline citations like <nowiki><ref>{{Cite web |title= |url= |publisher= |date= |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> or <ref>{{Cite book |title= |author= |publisher= |year= |isbn=}}</ref></nowiki>. | ||
* Cite all facts (e.g., “70% Catholic” or “1.96 million km²”). Note estimates as “approximately” or “as of [Year].” | * 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 | * List sources in “References” using | ||
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Linking Proper Nouns: | Linking Proper Nouns: | ||
* 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. | * Link proper nouns (e.g., <nowiki>[[Country]]</nowiki>, <nowiki>[[Saint Name]]</nowiki>, <nowiki>[[Pope Name]]</nowiki>, <nowiki>[[Shrine Name]]</nowiki>) to Saintapedia pages if available; otherwise, use <nowiki>[[w:Page Name|Display Name]]</nowiki> for Wikipedia. | ||
* Example: [[Mexico]], [[Our Lady of Guadalupe]], [[w:Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida|Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida]]. | * Example: <nowiki>[[Mexico]]</nowiki>, <nowiki>[[Our Lady of Guadalupe]]</nowiki>, <nowiki>[[w:Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida|Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida]]</nowiki>. | ||
* Link only on first mention unless context requires repetition. | * Link only on first mention unless context requires repetition. | ||