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Açores most Catholic region in Portugal
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The Azores remain the most Catholic region in Portugal, according to the new Atlas of Religion. Data from the report shows that 96.3% of the population in Vila Franca do Campo identifies as Catholic.
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- Official sourceAçores continuam a ser a região mais católica de Portugal, revela novo Atlas da Religião
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