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Roman Catholicism in Yemen is one of the prominent religions practiced in the country. In Yemen, the Christ Church was set up in 1860s. Queen Victoria was among the earlier benefactors of the church. In Yemen, followers of Christianity have settled in the southern coasts of the country.
Later, John Brown, the Bishop of Cyprus and Gulf took up the responsibilities of the church. The Christ Church was restored under Yemen Government Republic, the new united government.
By a fatwa from Sheikh Zabarah, the Mufti of Yemen, the church was restored to Bishop John. The freedom to practice religion freely was given to the Christians in the country of Yemen. In the later years, the church went to the hands of Bishop Clive Handford. The Roman Catholics in Yemen follow the Roman Catholic Church under the Pope of Vatican City. The Christians constitute a part of the population of Yemen.
Roman Catholicism in Yemen can be thus freely practiced according to the constitution of the country. Though Islam in Yemen is considered to be the state religion, it allows practice of other religions in the country. The religions reflect the society and culture of Yemen.
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