Catholic church

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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Demon

Religion; Catholic church

In Scripture and in Catholic theology this word has come to mean much the same as devil and denotes one of the evil spirits or fallen angels.

Cassock

Religion; Catholic church

Close-fitting ankle-length clergyman's garment. The cassock derives historically from the tunic that in ancient Rome was worn underneath the toga and the chiton that was worn beneath the himation in ...

Auxiliary bishop

Religion; Catholic church

A bishop deputed to a diocesan who, capable of governing and administering his diocese, is unable to perform the pontifical functions; or whose diocese is so extensive that it requires the labours of ...

Pontifical audiences

Religion; Catholic church

Pontifical Audiences are the receptions given by the pope to cardinals, sovereigns, princes, ambassadors, and other persons, ecclesiastical or lay, having business with or interest in the Holy See. ...

Autocephali

Religion; Catholic church

A designation in early Christian times of certain bishops who were subject to no patriarch or metropolitan, but depended directly on the triennial provincial synod or on the Apostolic See.

Belfry

Religion; Catholic church

The upper part of the tower or steeple of a church, for the reception of the bells; or a detached tower containing bells, as the campanile of the Italians.

Candlesticks

Religion; Catholic church

Of the earliest form of candlesticks used in Christian churches. Such records as we possess of the magnificent presents made by Constantine to the basilica of the Lateran and to St. Peter's seem from ...