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'''Lombardy''' is an administrative region in Northern Italy within [[Italy]], spanning 23,844 km² with a population of approximately 10 million as of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lombardy |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombardy |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2025-09-04 |access-date=2025-09-10}}</ref> Bordered by Switzerland to the north and the Italian regions of Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige, it features diverse geography including the Alps, Lake Como, Lake Garda, and the Po Valley. The region's economy is driven by industry, finance, fashion, and agriculture, with Milan as its capital and economic powerhouse. Official languages are Italian and Lombard, reflecting its cultural heritage. | '''Lombardy''' is an administrative region in Northern Italy within [[Italy]], spanning 23,844 km² with a population of approximately 10 million as of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lombardy |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lombardy |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2025-09-04 |access-date=2025-09-10}}</ref> Bordered by Switzerland to the north and the Italian regions of [[Piedmont]], [[Emilia-Romagna]], [[Veneto]], and [[Trentino-Alto Adige]], it features diverse geography including the Alps, Lake Como, Lake Garda, and the Po Valley. The region's economy is driven by industry, finance, fashion, and agriculture, with Milan as its capital and economic powerhouse. Official languages are Italian and Lombard, reflecting its cultural heritage. | ||
The [[Catholic Church]] plays a central role in Lombardy's identity, with about 7.93 million Catholics (79% of the population), making it the dominant religion despite secularization trends.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Religion in Italy |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Italy |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2025-08-26 |access-date=2025-09-10}}</ref> Introduced in the 4th century through figures like [[Saint Ambrose]], Catholicism's status evolved from state religion to a significant cultural force, introduced via early Christian communities and solidified during the Roman era. Key patrons include [[Saint Ambrose]] and [[Saint Galdino]], whose feast days foster traditions like the Ambrosian Rite. Notable sites such as the [[Milan Cathedral]] and [[Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio]] highlight its enduring influence amid modern challenges. | The [[Catholic Church]] plays a central role in Lombardy's identity, with about 7.93 million Catholics (79% of the population), making it the dominant religion despite secularization trends.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Religion in Italy |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Italy |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2025-08-26 |access-date=2025-09-10}}</ref> Introduced in the 4th century through figures like [[Saint Ambrose]], Catholicism's status evolved from state religion to a significant cultural force, introduced via early Christian communities and solidified during the Roman era. Key patrons include [[Saint Ambrose]] and [[Saint Galdino]], whose feast days foster traditions like the Ambrosian Rite. Notable sites such as the [[Milan Cathedral]] and [[Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio]] highlight its enduring influence amid modern challenges. | ||
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The Church in Lombardy has three provinces (or portions thereof), aligned with northern Italian regions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Italy |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/IT.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-23 |access-date=2025-09-10}}</ref> | The Church in Lombardy has three provinces (or portions thereof), aligned with northern Italian regions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in Italy |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/IT.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-23 |access-date=2025-09-10}}</ref> | ||
* Ecclesiastical Province of Milan (Archdiocese of Milan, Milan): [[Archdiocese of Milan]] (Milan) | * [[Ecclesiastical Province of Milan]] (Archdiocese of Milan, Milan): | ||
* Ecclesiastical Province of Agrate Brianza (Archdiocese of Agrate Brianza, Monza): [[Archdiocese of Agrate Brianza]] (Monza and Brianza). | ** [[Archdiocese of Milan]] (Milan) | ||
* Ecclesiastical Province of Vigevano (Diocese of Vigevano, Vigevano): [[Diocese of Vigevano]] (Vigevano); [[Diocese of Novara]] (Novara, partial); [[Diocese of Tortona]] (Tortona, partial) | ** [[Diocese of Bergamo]] (Bergamo) | ||
** [[Diocese of Brescia]] (Brescia) | |||
** [[Diocese of Como]] (Como) | |||
** [[Diocese of Cremona]] (Cremona) | |||
** [[Diocese of Lodi]] (Lodi) | |||
** [[Diocese of Mantua]] (Mantua) | |||
** [[Diocese of Pavia]] (Pavia) | |||
* [[Ecclesiastical Province of Agrate Brianza]] (Archdiocese of Agrate Brianza, Monza): | |||
** [[Archdiocese of Agrate Brianza]] (Monza and Brianza). | |||
* [[Ecclesiastical Province of Vigevano]] (Diocese of Vigevano, Vigevano): | |||
** [[Diocese of Vigevano]] (Vigevano); | |||
** [[Diocese of Novara]] (Novara, partial); | |||
** [[Diocese of Tortona]] (Tortona, partial) | |||
== Introduction of Catholicism == | == Introduction of Catholicism == | ||