I come from a predominantly Catholic country, and the answer is no. Most Catholics in Costa Rica have not even read the Bible, much less stay current with what the new Pontiff has to say in regards to doctrine and the like. As in most places, but very markedly here in Costa Rica, Catholicism is a way to identify…

I totally agree with you. I am Costa Rican. At least in this so-called “Catholic” country nobody is breeding like rabbits. Catholics from all backgrounds use all sorts of contraceptives. Being a Catholic here is something you say, but not something you practice. A few may go every Sunday to church but that’s about it.…