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seventeenth- and eighteenth-century colonial architecture, with a prominent façade and tower characteristic of Franciscan churches in the region. It forms part of

supported parishes through missions in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, though colonial contexts sometimes complicated efforts. Baroque-era architecture, with

defines Spain’s culture, with the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, begun in 1882, showcasing modernist architecture. Religious art, including works by El Greco

completed in 1800, is a national monument hosting major liturgies. The Church of San Francisco in Valparaíso, built in 1846, is a colonial landmark. Chile’s

Catholic heritage includes Notre-Dame Basilica in Ho Chi Minh City, built in 1880, with French colonial architecture. Religious art, such as statues of Our Lady

heritage is evident in structures like the Catedral de Lima, built in 1535, and the Convent of San Francisco, known for its colonial art. Religious paintings

Aires, completed in 1822, is a national monument hosting major liturgies. The Basilica of San José de Flores in Buenos Aires, built in 1831, is a historic

structures like the Catedral Metropolitana de Sucre, built in 1559, showcasing colonial architecture. Religious art, including statues of Our Lady of Copacabana

Khartoum, built in 1930, is a colonial-era landmark. Saint Mary’s Church in Omdurman, established in 1920, serves urban Catholics. Saint Josephine Bakhita, canonized

Cabaça Shrine in Benguela draws regional pilgrims. Church of Our Lady of Nazareth in Luanda, built in 1664, is a colonial landmark. Sé Cathedral in Huambo, built

St. Anthony’s Shrine in Colombo is a multi-faith pilgrimage site. St. Lucia’s Cathedral, built in 1881, and St. Sebastian’s Church in Negombo are significant

Portugal’s culture, with the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, built in 1502, showcasing Manueline architecture. Religious art, including statues of Saint Vincent

heritage is evident in colonial-era churches like Basilique Sainte-Anne in Kinshasa, built in 1916. Modern shrines like Lourdes Grotto in Kisantu reflect local

structures like the Catedral Metropolitana de Asunción, built in 1845, showcasing colonial architecture. Religious art, including statues of Our Lady of the

Saut d’Eau shrine in Mirebalais attract thousands annually. The Cathedral of Cap-Haïtien, built in 1670, and Notre-Dame de l’Assomption in Les Cayes are significant

Cathedral in Vientiane, built in 1928, with French colonial architecture. Religious art, such as icons of Our Lady of Lourdes, blends Lao motifs in churches

Altagracia, reflecting colonial and modern influences. Religious art in churches enhances local devotion. The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in Higüey attracts

San Cristóbal, built in 1777, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, completed in 1927, are significant for their colonial and modern architecture

Brazzaville, built in 1949, is a modernist landmark. Sacred Heart Church in Owando, built in 1920, serves northern communities. Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated

de Montevideo, completed in 1804, is a national monument hosting major liturgies. The Basilica of San José in San José, built in 1857, is a historic landmark