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Feb 26, 2024 · With this biblical framework in mind, the text of Chapter 2 of Lumen Gentium conveys both the Church’s special identity as well as her openness to all persons. While the term “People of God ...
1 day ago · In 1929 Vatican City’s independent sovereignty was recognized by the Fascist Italian government in the Lateran Treaty. Sovereignty is exercised by the pope upon his election as the head of the Roman Catholic Church. He has absolute executive, legislative, and judicial powers within the city.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 10, 2016 · Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi. The headquarters of the Catholic church is a closely guarded city-state – centuries old and resistant to change. Can Pope Francis drag it into the 21st century?...
- Paula Cocozza
Catholic–Protestant relations refers to the social, political and theological relations and dialogue between the Catholics and Protestants . This relationship began in the 16th century with the beginning of the Reformation and thereby Protestantism. A number of factors contributed to the Protestant Reformation.
- Catholic: 1.313 billion (2017, self-declared), Protestant: 800 millions to 1 billion (2011)
- Reformation (16th century)
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Apr 9, 2023 · The Traditional Latin Mass, long a source of sustenance for Catholics leery of the reforms of Vatican II, is now a focal point for Catholics who disdain Pope Francis. The death, in December,...
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As governed by the Holy See, Vatican City State is an ecclesiastical or sacerdotal-monarchical state ruled by the Pope, who is the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church. The highest state functionaries are all Catholic clergy of various origins.
Feb 27, 2024 · (Vatican City, 27 February 2024) – Throughout the history of the Catholic Church, many believers have been persecuted and assassinated for their faith. Looking at this reality, the Pope insists that their witness “is a blessing for everyone” and requests prayers particularly for them in The Pope Video for March which is released through ...