Manny Pacquiao

Conversion: In 2011, Pacquiao moved away from his Catholic roots, attributing this change to a desire to abandon, as he described, a lifestyle of drinking, gambling, and womanizing. Beliefs: He is known to read the Bible regularly, often in Tagalog, and adheres to a literal interpretation of the scripture. Ministry: He has taken an active role in ministry, including preaching and supporting the construction of churches in the Philippines. Political/Social Impact: His conversion was widely covered in the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country, and he has often spoken publicly about his conviction that salvation is found only through Jesus Christ. Despite his conversion, he still occasionally displays elements of his earlier religious background, while firmly identifying as an evangelical born-again Christian.