Alabama is located in the heart of the "Bible Belt" and is widely considered one of the most religious states in the U.S.
* **Demographics:** The vast majority of the population identifies as Christian, with Evangelical Protestantism being the dominant tradition. The **Southern Baptist Convention** is the largest single denomination. * **Historic Sites:** The **16th Street Baptist Church** and **Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church** are profoundly significant to both religious and civil rights history. * **Catholicism:** While a minority statewide, Catholicism has a strong historic presence in the Mobile area. Additionally, the **EWTN Global Catholic Network**, the largest religious media network in the world, is headquartered in Irondale. The **Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament** in Hanceville is a major pilgrimage site.