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Catholic church
The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian Church with 1.2 billion members worldwide. It is among the oldest institutions in the world and has played a prominent role in western civilization. The Catholic heirarchy is lead by the Pope. The Catholic Church is Trinitarian and defines it's mission as spreading the word and teachings of Jesus Christ.
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Paradise
Religion; Catholic church
The symbolic description of the condition of our first parents before the Fall, who lived in a state of friendship with God in the happiness of original justice and holiness (374, 384). Paradise also ...
Papacy
Religion; Catholic church
The supreme jurisdiction and ministry of the pope as shepherd of the whole Church. As successor of St. Peter, and therefore Bishop of Rome and Vicar of Christ, the pope is the perpetual and visible ...
Sacred heart
Religion; Catholic church
The symbol of the love with which Jesus continually loves the eternal Father and all human beings without exception (478).
Passion
Religion; Catholic church
The suffering and death of Jesus (572, 602-616). Passion or Palm Sunday begins Holy Week, during which the annual liturgical celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ takes place (560).
Pope
Religion; Catholic church
The successor of St. Peter as Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the universal Catholic Church. The pope exercises a primacy of authority as Vicar of Christ and shepherd of the whole Church; he ...
Economy
Religion; Catholic church
The structure and organisation of productive work or activity in a society, forming the basis for financial support and stability of individuals, families, and society. The morality of economic ...
