Unfollowing the Catholic Church
Why Latin America’s Catholics are leaving the flock
This week Pope Francis makes his latest tour of Latin America, home to 40 per cent – or 425 million – of the world’s Catholics. But the church’s historical influence in the region is on the decline and many followers are leaving the church, some in favour of other faiths. How should Latin American Catholics respond? Join our conversation at 19:30 GMT.
On today’s episode, we speak to:
Hosffman Ospino
Assistant Professor of Hispanic Ministry & Religious Education, Boston College
Fatima Moneta
Catholic feminist
Simon Cazal @scazal
Executive Director, Paraguayan LGBT Group Somosgay
Andres Boone
Catholic priest in Uruguay
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Published On 7 Jul 2015