CHECK OUT: Five African countries with the most Catholics

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As Kenyans prepare to welcome the Pope, here's a look at the countries in Africa with the largest Catholic populations:

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1. Democratic Republic of Congo: 31 million
2. Nigeria: 20 million
3. Tanzania: 14.2 million
4. Uganda: 14.1 million
5. Angola: 10.8 million

Christianity is projected to be sub-Saharan Africa's largest religious group by 2050 with 1.1bn followers from 517 million in 2010. The Muslim population is expected to grow at faster rate, rising from 248 million to 670 million.

Source: Pew research centre