What is the religion of most people in Brazil?

The majority of people in Brazil are Roman Catholic. According to the 2010 census, 65.6% of the population identified as Roman Catholic. Catholicism was introduced to Brazil through Portuguese colonization in the 16th century and has remained the predominant religion in the country ever since.

In addition to Roman Catholicism, there are also many other religious denominations present in Brazil. Protestantism is the second largest religious group in the country, making up 22.2% of the population. Other Christian denominations such as the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil and the Assemblies of God make up 4.6% and 2.8% of the population respectively. Other religions practiced in Brazil include Spiritism, which is a combination of Christianity and traditional African beliefs, and Afro-Brazilian religions such as Candomblé and Umbanda.

Brazil is a religiously diverse country and many people practice a combination of different religions. For example, many people in Brazil practice a syncretic faith which combines elements of Catholicism with traditional African religions. This is a reflection of the country’s long history of cultural exchange between Europeans, Africans and indigenous peoples.