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- DictionaryRo·man Cath·o·lic Church/ˈrōmən ˈkaTH(ə)lik CHərCH/
- 1. the part of the Christian Church which acknowledges the Pope as its head, especially as it has developed since the Reformation.
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6 days ago · Roman Catholicism is a Christian church that has been the decisive spiritual force in the history of Western civilization. Along with Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism, it is one of the three major branches of Christianity. It is led by the pope, as the bishop of Rome, and the Holy See forms the church’s central government.
- Beliefs and Practices
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- Papacy
papacy, the office and jurisdiction of the bishop of Rome,...
- The Church Since Vatican II
Roman Catholicism - Ecumenism, Liturgy, Doctrine: The Second...
- Structure of The Church
Roman Catholicism - Hierarchy, Sacraments, Doctrine: In 1965...
- Reformation, Counter-Reformation, Church
Roman Catholicism - Reformation, Counter-Reformation,...
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Roman Catholicism is a Christian church that has been the...
- Suppression of The Jesuits
Roman Catholicism - Suppression, Jesuits, Papal: Among the...
- St. Peter
As the traditional first pope of the Roman Catholic Church,...
- The Emergence
Roman Catholicism - Emergence, Beliefs, Practices: Several...
- Beliefs and Practices
May 26, 2024 · Origins of the Roman Catholic Church. Roman Catholicism itself maintains that the Roman Catholic Church was established by Christ when he gave direction to the Apostle Peter as the head of the church, making him the first pope. This belief is based on Matthew 16:18—when Jesus Christ said to Peter:
May 17, 2024 · Catholicism is a Christian religion, a reformation of the Jewish faith that follows the teachings of its founder Jesus Christ. Like other Christian religions (and Judaism and Islam), it is also an Abrahamic religion; Catholics consider Abraham as the ancient patriarch. The current head of the church is the Pope, who resides in Vatican City.
May 27, 2024 · The term 'Roman' is used in relation to the church's historical roots tied to Rome, under the leadership of the Bishop of Rome, known as the Pope. The Roman Catholic Church is the most recognized branch of Catholicism, perhaps due to its high visibility and the sheer number of its members worldwide.
May 24, 2024 · The Catechism lists seven rites. These rites so listed: Latin, Byzantine, Alexandrian, Syriac, Armenian, Maronite, and Chaldean,2 are actually families of liturgical expression. These rites are ...
2 days ago · v. t. e. Defaced Dea Roma holding Victory and regarding an altar with a cornucopia and other offerings, copy of a relief panel from an altar or statue base. Religion in ancient Rome consisted of varying imperial and provincial religious practices, which were followed both by the people of Rome as well as those who were brought under its rule.
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2 days ago · In Ancient Roman architecture, a basilica was a large public building with multiple functions that was typically built alongside the town's forum. The basilica was in the Latin West equivalent to a stoa in the Greek East. The building gave its name to the basilica architectural form .
