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The Roman Catholic Church is typically known as the Catholic Church and is the largest branch of Christianity with half of the Christian's and one sixth of the world following it (1). There are about 2,800 Roman Catholic churches in the world (1). Looking to the Pope, the Roman Catholic people practice religion, faith, morals, and church governance (2). The mission of the church and it's followers is to spread the message of Jesus Christ (1). They also help others in all parts of the world. Their help consists of helping build colleges and universities, shelters, schools, and hospitals for the sick (1). Roman Catholics also have formed Catholic Relief Services and charities to help others as well (2). All Catholics are baptized and take part in communion (2). They also believe and participate in the common Christian holidays including Easter, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and a few additional holidays including Lent (3). About 90% of the population follow the Roman Catholic religion (4). However, a little under 20% practice it and actually go to church (4). Many of them only attend church for religious ceremonies such as weddings and baptisms (5). Approximately 33 million people of the Argentinean population are baptized (5). Argentina is divided up into Pastoral Regions which turn into dioceses (5). Dioceses are the territory of churches under the rule of a bishop (6). These dioceses can also be under the rule of an archbishop which is an elevated bishops (6).
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 * Roman Catholicism in Argentina[[image:http://afxafx.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/la_plata.jpg align="right"]]**

References: 1) "Roman Catholic Church." 3 May 2008 3. May 2008 . 2) Knight, Kevin. "Catholic Encylopedia." 2008. 3 May 2008 . 3) "Holidays and Festivals." 2006. 3 May 2008 . 4) "Argentina."The World Book Encyclopedia. A-1. 2006. 5) "Roman Catholicism in Argentina." 11 Oct 2007 3. May 2008 . 6) Knight, Kevin. "Catholic Encyclopedia." 2008. 3 May 2008 .

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