Catholic Church in Mali
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Demographics
In 2020, it was estimated that Christians made up 2.35% of the country's population; over half of these were Catholic. However, other figures suggested that Catholics made up 2.54% of the country, or almost half a million people.
In the same year, there were 177 priests and 275 nuns serving across 48 parishes.
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Dioceses
There are seven dioceses in Mali; six are Roman Rite and one belongs to the Maronite Church.
- Archdiocese of Bamako
- Diocese of Kayes
- Diocese of Mopti
- Diocese of San
- Diocese of Ségou
- Diocese of Sikasso
Cardinal
Jean Zerbo is the first cardinal from Mali; he was raised to the rank of cardinal at a consistory on 28 June 2017. He was previously the Archbishop of Bamako.
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