Religion in Peru

For example, in 1605, some Dominican nuns built the Convent of Santa Catalina in Cuzco atop the site of the "acllahuasi", once home to virginal young women dedicated to serving the ruling Inca.

[13] At Santa Clara, Inca nobles were to be "raised Christian and to receive 'buenas costumbres' (literally, good customs or manners), shorthand for an education in Spanishness", which included knowledge, stitchery, and literacy.

Article 50 of the Constitution recognizes the Catholic Church's role as "an important element in the historical, cultural, and moral development of the nation.

"[16] Catholic clergy and laypersons receive state remuneration in addition to the stipends paid to them by the Church.

[17] The Catholic Church receives preferential treatment in education, tax benefits, immigration of religious workers, and other areas, in accordance with the agreement.

According to 2020 statistics from Statista, Protestant community representing 18.9% from Peru's population, includes Evangelical (17.5%) and Seventh-day Adventist (1.4%).

At the April 3, 2016 General Conference of the LDS church, it was announced that a fourth temple would be built in Los Olivos, Lima.

Irreligion in Peru refers to atheism, agnosticism, deism, religious skepticism, secularism, and humanism in the Peruvian society.

[16] Many non-profit organizations promote the removal of the subject of Roman Catholicism in public schools, such as the Secular Humanist Society of Peru.

[31] The Association of Religion Data Archives (relying mostly on the World Christian Encyclopedia) estimated that 0.15% of the population were Baháʼí in 2020.

[33] Later on, the community grew in number marginally until the early 80s, after which many of its members left due to the severe local economic crises and the prevailing terrorism.

There is a small remnant of the original ‘native Indians’ in this country who still maintain their traditional culture and religious beliefs.

The statistics for Islam in Peru estimate a total Muslim population of 2,600, largely based in the capital of Lima; most of them are Sunni.