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Christian church based in Rome
The Catholic Church (Latin: Ecclesia Catholica), also called the Roman Catholic Church (Latin: Ecclesia Catholica Romana), is the largest Christian church
Catholic_Church
23 Eastern Christian churches in the Catholic Church
The Eastern Catholic Churches or Oriental Catholic Churches, also known as the Eastern-Rite Catholic Churches, Eastern Rite Catholicism, or simply the
Eastern_Catholic_Churches
Major Christian denomination
The Old Catholic Church, Old Catholics, Old-Catholic churches, or Old Catholic movement are "any of the groups of Western Christians who believe themselves
Old_Catholic_Church
The hierarchy of the Catholic Church consists of its bishops, priests, and deacons. In the ecclesiological sense of the term, hierarchy strictly means
Hierarchy of the Catholic Church
Hierarchy_of_the_Catholic_Church
Index of articles associated with the same name
Greek-Catholic churches or Byzantine Catholic churches, are sui iuris churches (of their own rite) which fall within the "Eastern Catholic Churches" or
Greek_Catholic_Church
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Catholic Church sexual abuse cases
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Eastern Catholic church based primarily in Iraq
The Chaldean Catholic Church (Classical Syriac: ܥܕܬܐ ܟܠܕܝܬܐ ܩܬܘܠܝܩܝܬܐ, ʿĒdtā Kalḏāytā Qāṯōlīqāytā; Arabic: الكنيسة الكلدانية, al-Kanīsa al-Kaldāniyya;
Chaldean_Catholic_Church
Christian church in Andalusia, Spain
The Palmarian Catholic Church (Spanish: Iglesia Católica Palmariana), officially registered as the Palmarian Christian Church and also known as the Palmarian
Palmarian_Catholic_Church
Senior church official
A cardinal is a senior member of the clergy of the Catholic Church. As titular members of the clergy of the Diocese of Rome, they serve as advisors to
Cardinal_(Catholic_Church)
Distribution of Catholics The Catholic Church is "the Catholic Communion of Churches, both Roman and Eastern, or Oriental, that are in full communion with
Catholic_Church_by_country
Eastern Catholic church
The Melkite Greek Catholic Church, also known as the Melkite Byzantine Catholic Church, is an Eastern Catholic church in full communion with the Holy
Melkite_Greek_Catholic_Church
Old Catholic church body based in Norway
Nordic Catholic Church (NCC; Norwegian: den nordisk-katolske kirke), formerly known as the Lutheran Free Synod of Norway, is an Old Catholic church body
Nordic_Catholic_Church
Eastern Catholic church
The Syriac Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic sui iuris (self-governing) particular church that is in full communion with the Holy See and with the
Syriac_Catholic_Church
Mass shooting in Minnesota, U.S.
The perpetrator was identified as Robin M. Westman. Annunciation Catholic Church and its affiliated parochial school have been in southwest Minneapolis
2025 Annunciation Catholic Church shooting
2025_Annunciation_Catholic_Church_shooting
Largest autonomous particular Catholic church
The Latin Church (Latin: Ecclesia Latina) is the largest autonomous (sui iuris) particular church within the Catholic Church, whose members constitute
Latin_Church
Second-largest Christian church
The Eastern Orthodox Church, officially the Orthodox Catholic Church, also known as the Greek Orthodox Church is the second-largest Christian body in the
Eastern_Orthodox_Church
In the United States, the Catholic Church is the largest single Christian denomination and the second-largest religious tradition after Protestantism
Catholic Church in the United States
Catholic_Church_in_the_United_States
Eastern Catholic church
Greek Catholic Church, also known in the United States as the Byzantine Catholic Church, is a sui iuris (autonomous) Eastern Catholic particular church based
Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church
Ruthenian_Greek_Catholic_Church
Catholic visible rites
sacraments in the Catholic Church, which according to Catholic theology were instituted by Jesus Christ and entrusted to the Church. Sacraments are visible
Sacraments of the Catholic Church
Sacraments_of_the_Catholic_Church
Eastern Catholic church
Ethiopian Catholic Church is a sui iuris (autonomous) Eastern Catholic church that is based in Ethiopia. As a particular church of the Catholic Church, it is
Ethiopian_Catholic_Church
Eastern Catholic church
Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) is a major archiepiscopal sui iuris ("autonomous") Eastern Catholic church that is based in Ukraine. As a particular church of
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Ukrainian_Greek_Catholic_Church
Catholic Church is the formation, events, and historical development of the Catholic Church through time. According to the tradition of the Catholic Church
History of the Catholic Church
History_of_the_Catholic_Church
Religious movement
and laity who self-identify as Catholic (most often as Old Catholic or as Independent Catholic) and form "micro-churches claiming apostolic succession
Independent_Catholicism
The Catholic Church in England and Wales (Latin: Ecclesia Catholica in Anglia et Cambria; Welsh: Yr Eglwys Gatholig yng Nghymru a Lloegr) is part of the
Catholic Church in England and Wales
Catholic_Church_in_England_and_Wales
Summary of doctrine of the Catholic Church
Catholic Church (Latin: Catechismus Catholicae Ecclesiae; commonly called the Catechism or the CCC) is a reference work that summarizes the Catholic Church's
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Catechism_of_the_Catholic_Church
Catholic Church in the Dominican Republic is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. The Catholic Church
Catholic Church in the Dominican Republic
Catholic_Church_in_the_Dominican_Republic
Eastern Catholic church
Russian Greek Catholic Church or Russian Byzantine Catholic Church is a sui iuris (self-governing) Byzantine Rite Eastern Catholic particular church that is
Russian_Greek_Catholic_Church
Structures within the Catholic Church
particular church (Latin: ecclesia particularis) is an ecclesiastical community of followers headed by a bishop (or equivalent), as defined by Catholic canon
Catholic particular churches and liturgical rites
Catholic_particular_churches_and_liturgical_rites
Catholic holy order
The church has different rules for priests in the Latin Church–the largest Catholic particular church–and in the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches. Notably
Priesthood in the Catholic Church
Priesthood_in_the_Catholic_Church
between the Catholic Church and homosexuality is complex and often contentious, involving various conflicting views between the Roman Catholic Church and some
Catholic Church and homosexuality
Catholic_Church_and_homosexuality
Sacrament in the Catholic Church
the Catholic Church, the other two being baptism and first communion. Some practices in relation to confirmation differ between the Latin Church and the
Confirmation in the Catholic Church
Confirmation_in_the_Catholic_Church
Four attributes of traditional Christian ecclesiology
believe] in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church." This ecumenical creed is today recited in the liturgies of the Catholic Church (both Latin and Eastern
Four_Marks_of_the_Church
Eastern Catholic church
Syro-Malabar Church, also known as the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church or Edtha Qatholiqi d'Malabar Suryaya, is an Eastern Catholic church based in Kerala
Syro-Malabar_Church
The Catholic Church in Ireland, or Irish Catholic Church, is part of the worldwide Catholic Church in communion with the Holy See. With approximately 4
Catholic_Church_in_Ireland
Ceremonial designation of church buildings
Basilicas are Catholic church buildings that have a designation, conferring special privileges, given by the pope. Basilicas are distinguished for ceremonial
Basilicas in the Catholic Church
Basilicas_in_the_Catholic_Church
Eastern Catholic church
The Armenian Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic particular church sui iuris of the Catholic Church. It accepts the leadership of the bishop of Rome
Armenian_Catholic_Church
Eastern Catholic church
The Maronite Catholic Church (Arabic: الكنيسة المارونية; Syriac: ܥܕܬܐ ܣܘܪܝܝܬܐ ܡܪܘܢܝܬܐ) is an Eastern Catholic sui iuris particular church in full communion
Maronite_Church
Ordained ministers of the Catholic Church
In the Catholic Church, a bishop is an ordained minister who holds the fullness of the sacrament of holy orders and is responsible for teaching doctrine
Bishops in the Catholic Church
Bishops_in_the_Catholic_Church
Continuing Anglican denomination
The Anglican Catholic Church (ACC), also known as the Anglican Catholic Church (Original Province), is a body of Christians in the continuing Anglican
Anglican_Catholic_Church
Poles, Lithuanians, and Latvians) (11.5%) The Catholic Church in Russia is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope
Catholic_Church_in_Russia
Sacrament and social institution within the Catholic Church
Marriage in the Catholic Church, also known as holy matrimony, is the "covenant by which a man and woman establish between themselves a partnership of
Marriage in the Catholic Church
Marriage_in_the_Catholic_Church
Jurisdiction of the Catholic Church and Vatican City
Petrine See or the Apostolic See, is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City. It encompasses the office of the pope as the bishop
Holy_See
Study of the doctrines of the Catholic Church
authoritatively by the magisterium of the Catholic Church. This article serves as an introduction to various topics in Catholic theology, with links to where fuller
Catholic_theology
Eastern Catholic church
Romanian Greek Catholic Church, or Romanian Church United with Rome, is a sui iuris Eastern Catholic church in full union with the Catholic Church. It has the
Romanian Greek Catholic Church
Romanian_Greek_Catholic_Church
Recognition of a person as being holy
through the process of canonization in the Catholic Church or glorification in the Eastern Orthodox Church after their approval. The saints are honored
Saint
Catholic religious movement
of teaching associated with the Catholic Church before the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965). Traditionalist Catholics particularly emphasize the Tridentine
Traditionalist_Catholicism
Eastern Catholic church
Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, also known as the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, is an Eastern Catholic sui iuris particular church that employs the
Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
Syro-Malankara_Catholic_Church
The Catholic Church in France, Gallican Church, or French Catholic Church, is part of the worldwide Catholic Church in communion with the Pope in Rome
Catholic_Church_in_France
Eastern Catholic church
Catholic Church, also known as the Coptic Catholic Church of Alexandria, is an Eastern Catholic particular church in full communion with the Catholic
Coptic_Catholic_Church
Christian groups
The names Liberal Catholic Church (LCC) and Liberal Catholic movement are used to refer to a number of separate Independent Catholic denominations throughout
Liberal_Catholic_Church
Christian denomination founded in the 1830s
The Catholic Apostolic Church (CAC), also known as the Irvingian Church or Irvingite Church, is a denomination in the Restorationist branch of Christianity
Catholic_Apostolic_Church
Independent Old Catholic denomination
The Polish National Catholic Church (PNCC; Polish: Polski Narodowy Kościół Katolicki, PNKK) is an independent Old Catholic church based in the United
Polish National Catholic Church
Polish_National_Catholic_Church
Catholic sacrament
'thanksgiving') is the term used in the Catholic Church for the sacrament in which, according to Catholic doctrine, the body and blood of Christ are
Eucharist in the Catholic Church
Eucharist_in_the_Catholic_Church
Independent Catholic church established in 1987
The Ecumenical Catholic Church (Spanish: Iglesia Católica Ecuménica) (ECC/ICE) is an Independent Catholic church established in Santa Ana, California
Ecumenical_Catholic_Church
Catholic religious laws and principles
authorities of the Catholic Church to regulate its external organization and government and to order and direct the activities of Catholics toward the mission
Canon law of the Catholic Church
Canon_law_of_the_Catholic_Church
Eastern Christian denomination
Assyrian Church of the East (ACOE), sometimes called the Church of the East and officially known as the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East
Assyrian_Church_of_the_East
identify as Protestant (45%), followed by Catholics (22%). Smaller Christian groups include members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1
Christianity in the United States
Christianity_in_the_United_States
Stance of the Catholic Church on abortion
The official teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1992 oppose all forms of abortion procedures whose
Catholic_Church_and_abortion
The Catholic Church in Japan is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the pope in Rome. As of 2021, there were approximately
Catholic_Church_in_Japan
The Italian Catholic Church, or Catholic Church in Italy, is part of the worldwide Catholic Church in communion with the Pope in Rome, under the Conference
Catholic_Church_in_Italy
Study of Mary in Catholic theology
According to the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception taught by the Catholic Church, Mary was conceived and born without original sin, hence she is seen
Catholic_Mariology
Overview of and topical guide to the Catholic Church
the Catholic Church Vatican City Catholic Church by country Global organisation of the Catholic Church History of the Catholic Church – the church says
Outline of the Catholic Church
Outline_of_the_Catholic_Church
The Catholic Church authorizes the use of exorcism for Christians who are believed to be the victims of demonic possession. In Catholicism, exorcism is
Exorcism in the Catholic Church
Exorcism_in_the_Catholic_Church
Leadership position in religious institutions
leadership roles in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, certain Evangelical-Lutheran churches, the Anglican Communion
Bishop
Christian traditions originating from Greek- and Syriac-speaking populations
Church of the East and its offshoot, the Ancient Church of the East), as well as the Eastern Catholic Churches (which are in communion with Rome while maintaining
Eastern_Christianity
its long history, the Catholic Church has been subject to criticism regarding various beliefs and practices. Within the church, this often involves opposition
Criticism of the Catholic Church
Criticism_of_the_Catholic_Church
The Catholic Church in Ukraine (Latin: Ecclesia Catholica in Ucraina; Ukrainian: Католицька церква в Україні, romanized: Katolytska tserkva v Ukraini)
Catholic_Church_in_Ukraine
The Catholic Church in Scotland, overseen by the Scottish Bishops' Conference, is part of the worldwide Catholic Church headed by the Pope. Christianity
Catholic_Church_in_Scotland
The Mexican Catholic Church, or Catholic Church in Mexico, is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, his Curia
Catholic_Church_in_Mexico
The Catholic Church in Poland or Poland Catholic Church, is part of the worldwide Catholic Church in communion with the Pope in Rome. Established in the
Catholic_Church_in_Poland
The Catholic Church in Slovakia is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. According to the 2021 census
Catholic_Church_in_Slovakia
In the liturgical traditions of the Catholic Church, the term ordination refers to the means by which a person is included in one of the holy orders of
Ordination of women and the Catholic Church
Ordination_of_women_and_the_Catholic_Church
Term in Christianity
Catholic faith" or "relating to the historic doctrine and practice of the Western Church". "Catholicos", the title used for the head of some churches
Catholic_(term)
Catholic practice
In the canon law of the Catholic Church, excommunication (from Latin ex- 'out of' and communio or communicatio 'communion'; literally 'exclusion from
Excommunication in the Catholic Church
Excommunication_in_the_Catholic_Church
Christian denomination (since 2009)
The American National Catholic Church (ANCC) is an Independent Old Catholic church established in 2009. The ANCC was founded with the mission of fully
American National Catholic Church
American_National_Catholic_Church
The Catholic Church in India is part of the worldwide Catholic Church under the leadership of the Pope. There are over 23 million Catholics in India,
Catholic_Church_in_India
Eastern Catholic church
The Slovak Greek Catholic Church or Byzantine Catholic Church in Slovakia, is a sui iuris (autonomous) Eastern Catholic church based in Slovakia. As a
Slovak_Greek_Catholic_Church
Articles of faith
the Catholic Church is defined as "a truth revealed by God, which the magisterium of the Church declared as binding". The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Dogma_in_the_Catholic_Church
The Catholic Church in Germany (German: Katholische Kirche in Deutschland) or Roman Catholic Church in Germany (German: Römisch-katholische Kirche in
Catholic_Church_in_Germany
Major independent Christian denomination based in the Philippines
colloquially called the Aglipayan Church, is an independent catholic Christian denomination, in the form of a nationalist church, in the Philippines. Its revolutionary
Philippine_Independent_Church
The Catholic Church in Lebanon (Arabic: الكنيسة الكاثوليكية في لبنان) is part of the worldwide Catholic Church under the spiritual leadership of the Pope
Catholic_Church_in_Lebanon
Set of ordinances and regulations made by ecclesiastical authority
governing the Catholic Church (both the Latin Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches), the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches, and the individual
Canon_law
The Catholic Church in Korea is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Bishop of Rome (the Pope). The Catholic Church
Catholic_Church_in_Korea
Philippine-based religious organisation
The Apostolic Catholic Church (ACC) (Filipino: Apostolika't Katolikang Simbahan or Simbahang Apostolika Katolika; Spanish: iglesia católica apostólica)
Apostolic Catholic Church (Philippines)
Apostolic_Catholic_Church_(Philippines)
Discipline within the Roman Catholic Church
the Catholic Church by which only unmarried men are ordained to the priesthood in the Latin Church (one of the 24 sui iuris churches of the Catholic Church
Clerical celibacy in the Catholic Church
Clerical_celibacy_in_the_Catholic_Church
The Catholic Church in Croatia (Croatian: Katolička Crkva u Hrvatskoj) is part of the worldwide Catholic Church that is under the spiritual leadership
Catholic_Church_in_Croatia
Beliefs and practices widely accepted by those that describe themselves as Catholic
Christian denominations that describe themselves as catholic in accordance with the Four Marks of the Church, as expressed in the Nicene Creed formulated at
Catholicity
and formation of Western society. Throughout its long history, the Catholic Church has been a major source of social services like schooling and medical
Role of Christianity in Western society
Role_of_Christianity_in_Western_society
The Catholic Church in Norway (Norwegian: Den katolske kirke i Norge) is part of the worldwide Catholic Church. As of May 2014[update], there were over
Catholic_Church_in_Norway
Interplay of Catholicism with religious, and later secular, politics
The Catholic Church and politics concerns the interplay of Catholicism with religious, and later secular, politics. The Catholic Church's views and teachings
Catholic_Church_and_politics
Cultural resistance to Church authority among some New World Catholics
nostrae. The long-term result was that the Irish Catholics who largely controlled the Catholic Church in the United States increasingly demonstrated loyalty
Americanism_(Catholic_Church)
The Catholic Church in Greece is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. Indigenous Roman Catholic Greeks
Catholic_Church_in_Greece
Lutheranism that emphasizes its Catholic heritage
as the Church of Sweden), though certain Lutheran denominations, such as the Lutheran Church - International, have a solidly Evangelical Catholic churchmanship
Evangelical_Catholic
Catholic churches in Bulgaria. Cathedral of St Joseph, Sofia Cathedral of St Louis (Plovdiv) St Paul of the Cross Cathedral Christ the Savior Church,
List of Catholic churches in Bulgaria
List_of_Catholic_churches_in_Bulgaria
Heresy is defined by the Catholic Church as "the obstinate denial or obstinate doubt after the reception of baptism of some truth which is to be believed
Heresy_in_the_Catholic_Church
Eastern Catholic church
Greek Catholic Church in Croatia and Serbia or Byzantine Catholic Church of Croatia and Serbia, is a particular (sui iuris) Eastern Catholic church in full
Greek Catholic Church in Croatia and Serbia
Greek_Catholic_Church_in_Croatia_and_Serbia
Topics referred to by the same term
Catholic Church in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Catholic Church, sometimes called the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church body
Catholic Church (disambiguation)
Catholic_Church_(disambiguation)
The Catholic Church (Chinese: 天主教; pinyin: Tiānzhǔ jiào; lit. 'Religion of the Lord of Heaven', after the Chinese term for the Christian God) first appeared
Catholic_Church_in_China
As of June 21, 2024, the Catholic Church comprises 3,172 ecclesiastical jurisdictions worldwide, including over 652 archdioceses and 2,250 dioceses. It
List_of_Catholic_dioceses
In its vision of heresy, the Catholic Church makes a distinction between material and formal heresy. Material heresy means in effect "holding erroneous
List of heresies in the Catholic Church
List_of_heresies_in_the_Catholic_Church
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