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{{Country
|country_name=Cameroon
|continent=Africa
|region=Central Africa
|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
|predecessor_states=German Kamerun, French Cameroon, British Cameroons
|historic=No
}}
'''Cameroon''', a Central [[African]] nation, spans 475,440 km² and is known for its cultural diversity and varied geography, from coastal plains to volcanic highlands.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cameroon |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cameroon/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> With a population of approximately 29 million, its official languages are [[French]] and [[English]], reflecting its colonial history, and its economy relies on agriculture, oil, and timber, with a GDP per capita of about $1,700 (2023 estimate).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cameroon |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cameroon/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> The [[Catholic Church]] is a major religious force, with about 7 million Catholics (approximately 26% of the population) as of 2023, shaping the nation’s culture, education, and social initiatives.<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>  
'''Cameroon''', a Central [[African]] nation, spans 475,440 km² and is known for its cultural diversity and varied geography, from coastal plains to volcanic highlands.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cameroon |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cameroon/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> With a population of approximately 29 million, its official languages are [[French]] and [[English]], reflecting its colonial history, and its economy relies on agriculture, oil, and timber, with a GDP per capita of about $1,700 (2023 estimate).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cameroon |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cameroon/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> The [[Catholic Church]] is a major religious force, with about 7 million Catholics (approximately 26% of the population) as of 2023, shaping the nation’s culture, education, and social initiatives.<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>
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 = 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}}
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