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Catholicism declined in six Latin American countries from 2014 to 2024, with growing religious unaffiliation linked to abuse scandals and doctrinal issues.
A 2026 Pew Research Center report based on 2024 surveys finds Catholicism has declined across six major Latin American countries—Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru—over the past decade, with Catholic identification dropping by at least 9 percentage points in each, now ranging from 46% to 67%.
The religiously unaffiliated, including those identifying as atheist, agnostic, or “nothing in particular,” have risen significantly, surpassing Protestants in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico.
Despite the shift, over 90% of adults in each country believe in God, and many still consider religion very important or pray daily.
The decline is linked to clergy sex abuse scandals and the church’s stances on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, leading some to seek spiritual fulfillment through alternatives like yoga and astrology.
El catolicismo disminuyó en seis países latinoamericanos desde 2014 hasta 2024, con una creciente no afiliación religiosa vinculada a escándalos de abuso y problemas doctrinales.