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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Adam Frost and Nathan Goulbourne

Why the election of Pope Francis matters to developing countries

Catholics in Africa's poorest countries
Percentage of Catholics in some of Africa's poorest countries Photograph: guardian.co.uk
HIV prevalence
HIV prevalence (18- to 49-year-olds) in African countries with high Catholic populations Photograph: guardian.co.uk
Fertility rates
Fertility rates in African countries with high Catholic populations Photograph: guardian.co.uk
Abortion rights chart
Abortion rights in African countries with high Catholic populations Photograph: guardian.co.uk
Legality of same-sex relations
Legality of same-sex sexual relations in African countries with high Catholic populations Photograph: guardian.co.uk
gender inequality chart
Gender Inequality Index in African countries with high Catholic populations Photograph: guardian.co.uk
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