The papal World Cup: Benedict XVI’s Germany will face Francis’ Argentina

(RNS) Pope Francis' native Argentina will face off against Benedict XVI's Germany in the final World Cup match at 3 p.m. EST Sunday (July 13). A look at both countries' religious makeup.

(RNS) Pope Francis’ native Argentina will face off against Benedict XVI’s native Germany in the final World Cup match at 3 p.m. EST Sunday (July 13). To reach the finals, Germany defeated Brazil, the host country 7-1, while Argentina beat the Netherlands on in a shootout Wednesday (July 9).

The religious makeup of the popes’ countries are very different, with Argentina skewing Catholic while Germany has a much higher percentage of nonreligious people. Here’s how the two countries break down by religion:

Germany is set to face off against Argentina on July 13, 2014, during the FIFA World Cup Finals at Maracanã Stadium in Brazil.

Germany is set to face off against Argentina on July 13, 2014, during the FIFA World Cup Finals at Maracanã Stadium in Brazil.


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