Religion in Italy

Religion in Italy is characterised by the predominance of Christianity, especially the Catholic Church, and an increasing diversity of religious practices, beliefs and denominations. According to several sources, up to 10% of the country's population, including both Italian citizens and foreign residents, professes a faith different from Catholicism. Additionally, the number of atheists and agnostics is rising. Among religious minorities, Islam is the largest, followed by Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Buddhism, Sikhism and Judaism.

Religion in Italy

Religion in Italy is characterised by the predominance of Christianity, especially the Catholic Church, and an increasing diversity of religious practices, beliefs and denominations. According to several sources, up to 10% of the country's population, including both Italian citizens and foreign residents, professes a faith different from Catholicism. Additionally, the number of atheists and agnostics is rising. Among religious minorities, Islam is the largest, followed by Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Buddhism, Sikhism and Judaism.