Religion in Italy

Roman Catholicism is by far the most popular religion in the country. Although the Catholic church has been separated from the state, it still plays a role in the nation's political affairs partly due to Holy See's location in Rome.

Some 90% of Italians are Roman Catholic of which one-third are active members. Other Christian groups in Italy include Jehovah's Witnesses 400,000, the Waldensians 35,000, Muslims 825,000, Hindus 75,000, Buddhists 60,000, Jewish 30,000 and another diferent groups.