Catholic Church

Catholic Church

The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with approximately 1.3 billion baptised Catholics worldwide as of 2018.

Pronunciation

• English: /ˈkæθəlɪk ˈtʃɜːrtʃ/
• Latin: Ecclesia Catholica

Etymology

The term "Catholic" comes from the Greek word Katholikos, meaning "universal". The term "Church" comes from the Germanic word kirika, which in turn comes from the Greek Kuriakon, meaning "of the Lord".

Related Terms

• Pope: The Bishop of Rome and the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.
• Vatican City: An independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy, and the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Catholic Church.
• Sacrament: A Christian rite recognized as of particular importance and significance.
• Mass (liturgy): The central act of worship in the Catholic Church.
• Canon law: A set of ordinances and regulations made by ecclesiastical authority (Church leadership) for the government of a Christian organization or church and its members.
• Catechism of the Catholic Church: A catechism promulgated for the Catholic Church by Pope John Paul II in 1992.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Catholic Church
• Wikipedia's article - Catholic Church

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