The Bible has been translated into more than 1,500 languages and has been read by more people than any other book. Almost two billion Christians live on every continent. Most of the world's population is in Asia, so only one-third of the world's population is Christian. Christianity is divided into many sects. About half of the world s Christian population is Roman Catholic.
Roman refers to the fact that the pope has lived in Rome for over five hundred years.
The churches they started became known as Protestant sects. Christians worship in churches led by ministers or priests. Most Christians practice special religious events known as sacraments. Christians and the Cross Christians believe that Jesus Christ was both a man and the son of god. They believe God sent Jesus as a messiah, or messenger.