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Are the Christians in India Catholics or protestants?

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There are an estimated 17 million Catholics in India (about 1.7 percent of the population). They have more influence than their numbers reflect because the run a large number of elite schools and hospitals. read more

There are Catholics and Protestants, but not every Indian Christian can be classified under these two heads. There are several denomination among Indian Christians. read more

Marathi Christians are Protestants and are therefore distinct from East Indian Christians who are predominantly Roman Catholics and inhabitants of the North Konkan region. Marathi Christians can be found in the areas of Ahmednagar, Solapur, Pune and Aurangabad. read more

[3][4][5] Although, the exact origins of Christianity in India remain unclear, it is generally agreed upon that Christianity in India is almost as old as Christianity itself and spread in India even before it spread to many predominantly Christian nations of Europe.[6][7] Today Christians are found all across India and in all walks of life, with major populations in parts of South India, the Konkan Coast and the North-East. read more

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