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'''Florence''' is the capital of [[Tuscany]], [[Italy]], and a global center of art, culture, and Renaissance heritage, renowned as the seat of the [[Archdiocese of Florence]] and home to the iconic [[Florence Cathedral]]. With a population of approximately 366,927 as of 2025, Florence has been a beacon of Catholic faith since the 4th century AD, shaped by its vibrant religious history and devotion to its patron, [[Saint John the Baptist]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Italy |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/italy/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> | '''Florence''' is the capital of [[Tuscany]], [[Italy]], and a global center of art, culture, and Renaissance heritage, renowned as the seat of the [[Archdiocese of Florence]] and home to the iconic [[Florence Cathedral]]. With a population of approximately 366,927 as of 2025, Florence has been a beacon of Catholic faith since the 4th century AD, shaped by its vibrant religious history and devotion to its patron, [[Saint John the Baptist]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Italy |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/italy/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> | ||
About 85% of Florentines are Catholic, served by 68 parishes, with sites like the [[Florence Cathedral]] and [[Basilica of Santa Maria Novella]] drawing pilgrims worldwide for their spiritual and artistic significance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archdiocese of Florence Statistics |url=https://www.diocesifirenze.it/about |publisher=Archdiocese of Florence |date=2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> Florence’s Catholic legacy, enriched by Renaissance patronage and sacred art, embodies the Church’s mission of evangelization in a historic and modern metropolis.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archdiocese of Florence |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/fire0.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-09-09}}</ref> | |||
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