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  1. 1 day ago · The Roman Catholic Church, therefore, is only the local Church in Rome. The bishop of Rome is the Pope. The majority of local Catholic Churches (dioceses) in the world are Catholic dioceses of the Latin Rite in which the Roman Rite is the most predominant liturgical expression.

  2. Jun 25, 2019 · Later in that century, in 380 AD, Roman Catholicism became the official religion of the Roman Empire. During the following 1000 years, Catholics were the only people recognized as Christians. In 1054 AD, a formal split occurred between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. This division remains in effect today.

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  4. Mar 6, 2022 · Most of the 14 uses of the word “Latin” refer to the “Latin Church,” once to the “Latin Rite,” and once to the Latin language. According to Canon Law, the Western Church (as opposed to the Eastern Churches) should refer to itself as “Latin” and not “Roman.”

  5. The Creed which we recite on Sundays and holy days speaks of one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. As everybody knows, however, the Church referred to in this Creed is more commonly called just the Catholic Church. It is not, by the way, properly called the Roman Catholic Church, but simply the Catholic Church.

  6. Jul 19, 2019 · The use of the Latin language, gregorian chants, the forgotten devotions and the primacy of putting faith to work will bring a revitalisation of the catholic church. At this point in time, it is ...

  7. 2 days ago · Michael Frassetto Jaroslav Jan Pelikan. 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.

  8. Sep 13, 2023 · Latin is not merely an ancient language but a living tradition within the Catholic Church. Its use has theological weight in highlighting the universality and timelessness of Church teachings. It carries liturgical significance, providing a sense of continuity and sacredness in worship.