Catholic Church in Latvia

The Catholic Church of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Katoļu baznīca) is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.

In 2021, there were approximately 370,000 Catholics in the country - 19% of the total population. Catholics in Latvia are mainly found in the easternmost region of Latgale and most are ethnic Latgalians.

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