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World map displaying the routes taken by Catholic missionaries, dates of establishment of key dioceses, and the current percentage distribution of Roman Catholicism by country. Areas are shaded from dark purple (over 80% Catholic) to light pink (less than 10% Catholic), with arrows indicating missionary paths and circles marking early bishoprics with establishment dates.

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