Roman Catholicism in Slovenia
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The Roman Catholic Church in Slovenia is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome.
There are over one million Catholics in the country (about 58% of the total population). The country is divided into 6 dioceses including 2 archdioceses. The diocese of Maribor was elevated to an archdiocese by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. Additionally, the pope created three new dioceses, namely Novo Mesto, Celje and Murska Sobota.
[edit] Structure
- Archdiocese of Maribor
- Diocese of Celje
- Diocese of Murska Sobota
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1 Has significant territory in Asia. 2 Entirely in West Asia, but considered European for cultural, political and historical reasons. 3 Only recognised by Turkey.
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