Catholics now make up little more than half Brazil’s population

In Brazil, once the world’s largest Catholic country, the faith has seen its declining influence as evangelicals rise in popularity, now making up nearly a quarter of the population—a stark contrast to the 82% rate three decades prior. This shift has also sparked political and cultural shifts, with evangelicals influencing both government and entertainment, while Afro-Brazilian religions like candomblé gain traction amid growing intolerance.