Un 43,9% de las declaraciones de la última campaña de la Renta en C-LM fueron a favor de la Iglesia

The Catholic Church in Spain has set a new record in fundraising through the fiscal tithe, solidifying itself as an essential source of financing for its pastoral and charitable activities. This substantial increase not only reflects greater economic commitment from taxpayers but also indicates a diversification in the base of supporters, with particular relevance among young people. The overall trend suggests that the Church is improving its capacity for self-financing, progressively reducing its exclusive dependence on other traditional funding sources. The geographic and demographic expansion of these revenues demonstrates that support for the Church transcends regional boundaries and generations, with significant increases in multiple regions and among the youngest age group. This dynamic of continuous growth allows dioceses to allocate more resources to their social and spiritual work, strengthening their presence in Spanish society even in contexts of political polarization. The fact that joint declarations now exceed individual ones marks a structural shift in how citizens manage this tax allocation. This report is highly relevant for open data, as it illustrates the power of fiscal transparency and access to public data for analyzing complex social trends. By making these figures public, it fosters an informed debate on the relationship between the state, religious confessions, and citizens. The availability of data disaggregated by age, region, and type of declaration enables researchers, journalists, and citizens to assess the real impact of tax policies on religious structures, promoting accountability based on concrete and accessible evidence.

Source: lacerca.com
Published on 2023-12-15

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