Catholic Church in São Tomé and Príncipe

The Catholic Church has been active in the São Tomé and Príncipe since the arrival of priests in 1493. The Roman Catholic Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe was established as the Diocese of Tomé by Pope Paul III in 1534, and is currently led by Bishop João de Ceita Nazaré since 2024. Catholicism is the largest religion in São Tomé and Príncipe.

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