Catholicism in Vietnam
Catholicism in Vietnam
Catholicism was introduced in Vietnam in a 15th century by European missionaries. Catholicism was initial renouned in coastal provinces such as Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa as well as Nghe An, afterwards widespread via a Red River delta as well as cities. At benefaction, there have been 6 million Catholics, 6, 000 churches as well as fifteen, 000 Catholic priests in Vietnam.
