New research from the Pew Research Center reveals how Catholic and Protestant Christianity are distributed around the globe, showing distinct regional patterns in religious affiliation. According to the study’s findings, Latin American countries maintain the strongest Catholic presence, while the African continent shows a predominantly Protestant population. The European landscape presents a more balanced split between the two Christian denominations, with Catholic communities concentrated in eastern regions and Protestant churches holding stronger influence in western areas. In Asia, Catholic populations tend to be more prevalent, contrasting with North America where Protestant denominations claim majority status in both the United States and Canada. The research also identifies a significant trend showing individuals departing from Catholic congregations to join Protestant churches worldwide.
