Catholics in the world today amount to 1,299,059,000, which is 17.67% of the world’s population. The number of Catholics is decreasing only in Europe, and it’s increasing mostly in Africa. There are presently 414,969 priests, which bring the average of 3,130 Catholic per priest. Priests have increased in Asia and Africa, while there was a slight decrease in America, with Europe suffering the most reduction in the number of priests. There are presently 116,160 seminarians studying for the priesthood. There are 224 cardinals, 124 of whom are cardinal electors, eligible to enter a conclave and elect the next Pope. There are 5,353 bishops worldwide. Permanent deacons amount to 46,312, while sisters world-wide amount to 659,445, with a decrease in European counties, and an increase in Africa and Asia.
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| Comparison between 1910 and 2010 |
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