What was the main goal of the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith?
Spread Catholicism
Collect taxes
Build churches
Translate the Bible
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Spread Catholicism was the primary objective of the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith. Established by Pope Gregory XV in 1622, this congregation was responsible for overseeing missionary activities and promoting the Catholic faith in non-Christian regions worldwide. Its efforts played a significant role in the expansion of Catholicism during the colonial era and beyond.
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