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The Church, with one ecclesiastical province and two dioceses, has a notable presence, particularly in urban areas like [[Windhoek]], but faces challenges from Protestant dominance and traditional beliefs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Namibia |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/NA.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> Sites like the [[Christuskirche]] in [[Windhoek]], though Lutheran, symbolize shared Christian heritage, while Catholic missions like [[Okatana]] draw local devotees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Namibia’s Catholic Church |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-09/namibia-catholic-church-mission.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2021-09-05 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> | The Church, with one ecclesiastical province and two dioceses, has a notable presence, particularly in urban areas like [[Windhoek]], but faces challenges from Protestant dominance and traditional beliefs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Namibia |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/NA.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> Sites like the [[Christuskirche]] in [[Windhoek]], though Lutheran, symbolize shared Christian heritage, while Catholic missions like [[Okatana]] draw local devotees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Namibia’s Catholic Church |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-09/namibia-catholic-church-mission.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2021-09-05 |access-date=2025-05-20}}</ref> | ||
== Saints == | |||
{{SaintsByCountry|Location=Namibia}} | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||