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A vast majority of Urceans are [[ | A vast majority of Urceans are [[Catholic Church|Catholics]], which is the official religion of the state. Aside from being a major factor in Urcea's geopolitical dealings, the Catholic Church also proves to be, in many ways, the central organizing structure and focal point in Urcean society. Celebrations of baptisms are usually town-wide, and mass attendance far exceeds most other Catholic countries. Urcea also produces more Catholic priests than any other nation, many of which are then sent to minister overseas in countries with clerical shortages, particularly in [[Sarpedon]] but elsewhere as well. Religious toleration is the law and discrimination against other religious groups is forbidden, but is common in everyday elements of society. | ||
The Catholic Church's influence in Urcea is well known around the world, and it has been said that unifying element of the Urcean national culture - which includes many local cultural variation - is the Catholic faith. The Church is also responsible for organizing local governments in the Provinces through the Bishops and Dioceses. The Catholic Church is also headquartered in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]], and the Holy See resides there, making the Urcean capital the center point through which all Catholics share communion. Several Popes have come from the ranks of the Urcean Bishops over the ages, particularly considering the roots of the Papacy in Great Levantia and Urceopolis, though prelates from many other places in Levantia have sat in the Chair of St. Peter as well. The Catholic faith has been ingrained within many parts of Urcean culture and society, such as [[Missalpass]], the traditional coming of age event within most Urceans' lives. | The Catholic Church's influence in Urcea is well known around the world, and it has been said that unifying element of the Urcean national culture - which includes many local cultural variation - is the Catholic faith. The Church is also responsible for organizing local governments in the Provinces through the Bishops and Dioceses. The Catholic Church is also headquartered in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]], and the Holy See resides there, making the Urcean capital the center point through which all Catholics share communion. Several Popes have come from the ranks of the Urcean Bishops over the ages, particularly considering the roots of the Papacy in Great Levantia and Urceopolis, though prelates from many other places in Levantia have sat in the Chair of St. Peter as well. The Catholic faith has been ingrained within many parts of Urcean culture and society, such as [[Missalpass]], the traditional coming of age event within most Urceans' lives. | ||