Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay 1992, as amended to 2011
Religious Law
  • English

    The freedom of religion, of worship, and ideological [freedom] are recognized without any restrictions other than those established in this Constitution and in the law. No religious faith will have official character.
    The relations between the State and the Catholic Church are based on independence, cooperation, and autonomy.
    … (Art. 24)

  • Spanish

    Quedan reconocidas la libertad religiosa, la de culto y la ideológica, sin más limitaciones que las establecidas en esta Constitución y en la ley. Ninguna confesión tendrá carácter oficial.
    Las relaciones del Estado con la iglesia católica se basan en la independencia, cooperación y autonomía.
    … (Art. 24)

Religious Law
  • English

    The predominant role [protagonismo] of the Catholic Church in the historical and cultural formation of the Nation is recognized. (Art. 82)

  • Spanish

    Se reconoce el protagonismo de la Iglesia Católica en la formación histórica y cultural de la Nación. (Art. 82)

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Chapter XII on Constitutional Guarantees.