As of the early 1990s, the vast majority of Nicaraguans were nominally Roman Catholic.
Religion in Nicaragua is predominantly Christian and forms a significant part of the culture of the country as well as its constitution.
They have a strong belief in divine power over human affairs, which is reflected in the use of phrases such as "God willing" or "if it is God's desire" in discussions of future events.
The high point of Nicaragua's religious calendar is La Purísima, a week of festivities in early December dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, during which elaborate altars to the Virgin Mary are constructed in homes and workplaces.
