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Catholicism was introduced in 1890 by [[Pallottine]] missionaries, establishing missions in [[Douala]] and [[Yaoundé]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=The Catholic Church in Cameroon: A Historical Overview |author=Ngala, J. |publisher=African Studies Press |year=2005 |isbn=978-9780234567}}</ref> The [[w:Basilica of Our Lady of Victories|Basilica of Our Lady of Victories]] in Yaoundé is a key pilgrimage site, drawing thousands annually.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What religion are Cameroonians? |url=https://www.ncesc.com/geographic-pedia/what-religion-are-cameroonians/ |publisher=Geographic Pedia |date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> Despite challenges like evangelical growth, secularization, and regional conflicts, the Church remains influential, advocating for peace amid the 2025 elections.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cameroon: Catholic Bishops urge President Biya to step aside ahead of October elections |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-01/cameroon-bishops-urge-biya-step-aside-elections.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> Figures like [[Venerable Simon Mpeke]] (Baba Simon), declared venerable in 2023, inspire local devotion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Cameroon |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cameroon |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> | Catholicism was introduced in 1890 by [[Pallottine]] missionaries, establishing missions in [[Douala]] and [[Yaoundé]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=The Catholic Church in Cameroon: A Historical Overview |author=Ngala, J. |publisher=African Studies Press |year=2005 |isbn=978-9780234567}}</ref> The [[w:Basilica of Our Lady of Victories|Basilica of Our Lady of Victories]] in Yaoundé is a key pilgrimage site, drawing thousands annually.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What religion are Cameroonians? |url=https://www.ncesc.com/geographic-pedia/what-religion-are-cameroonians/ |publisher=Geographic Pedia |date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> Despite challenges like evangelical growth, secularization, and regional conflicts, the Church remains influential, advocating for peace amid the 2025 elections.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cameroon: Catholic Bishops urge President Biya to step aside ahead of October elections |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-01/cameroon-bishops-urge-biya-step-aside-elections.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> Figures like [[Venerable Simon Mpeke]] (Baba Simon), declared venerable in 2023, inspire local devotion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Cameroon |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cameroon |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> | ||
{{Country | |||
| country_name = Republic of Cameroon | |||
| continent = Africa | |||
| region = Central Africa | |||
| historical_region = | |||
| area_sq_km = 475442 | |||
| population = 31000000 | |||
| catholic_population = 7000000 | |||
| catholic_percentage = 26 | |||
| rank_among_religions = 1 | |||
| official_languages = English, French | |||
| capital_city = Yaoundé | |||
| date_catholicism_introduced = 19th century | |||
| catholicism_status = Major religion, alongside Protestantism and Islam | |||
| ecclesiastical_provinces_count = 5 | |||
| dioceses_count = 26 | |||
| patron_saints = None officially designated | |||
| start_year = 1960 | |||
| end_year = | |||
| predecessor_states = German Kamerun, French Cameroon, British Cameroons | |||
| successor_states = | |||
| historic = No | |||
}} | |||
== Saints == | == Saints == | ||
{{SaintsByCountry|Location=Cameroon}} | {{SaintsByCountry|Location=Cameroon}} | ||