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About Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic Church, often referred to as the Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, representing over half of all Christians and one sixth of the world's population. It is made up of one Western or Latin and 22 Eastern Catholic autonomous particular churches, and divided into 2,782 jurisdictional areas around the world.

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As with the Eastern Orthodox and mainstream Protestants, the Roman Catholic faith is summarized in the Nicene Creed. Claiming to be preserved from error by the Holy Spirit in doctrinal matters, the church established or affirmed other doctrines through ecumenical councils following the example of the first Apostles. Catholic belief is detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. However, there are additional forms of personal prayer and devotion including the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross, and Eucharistic adoration.

According to Catholic doctrine, the origins of the Catholic Church can be traced, via apostolic succession, to the Christian community founded by Jesus in his act of consecration of Saint Peter, considered by the church and historians to have been the first pope. When the Roman Empire fell, the church endeavoured to preserve Western civilization. The 11th century saw the Eastern Church split definitively with the Roman Catholic Church. Subsequent reunification of some of the Eastern churches with Rome created the Roman Catholic Church's Eastern Rite. In the 16th century, the church underwent substantial reforms in response to the Protestant Reformation. Although the Catholic Church believes that it is the true church founded by Jesus Christ, in an apostolic constitution the church acknowledges that the Holy Spirit is active in Christian churches and communities separated from itself, and that Catholics are called by the Holy Spirit to work for unity amongst all Christians.
Modern challenges and controversies faced by the church include the church-condemned liberation theology, abortion and euthanasia, the use of contraception, ordination of women and a sex abuse scandal.

Quotes about Catholic Church

  1. “ Christians, Hindus, Sikhs forced to flee Swat: Catholic Church ”
    In Like a flower in Buner
  2. “ I have a tremendous amount of respect for the Roman Catholic Church and for all the good that it does. I do think that we have a real disagreement about the role of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, both in the role of the church and in the role of public service. ”
    In Catholic Leaders Urge Removal of Harry Knox From Faith-Based Advisory Council
  3. “ It is evident that these are not Catholic churches, but rather buildings of Protestant headquarters. ”
    In Cardinal Hails Success of Catholic-Hindu Meeting

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  2. Is converting a part of politics? | Trendy

    Explore Article Trendy Buzz (7 hours, 11 min ago)

    ...District south of New Orleans, sum his Catholic propagandize preparation as well as membership in a Catholic Church upon his debate website. But when asked either Sangisetty had converted, a debate mouthpiece respon... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Nikki Haley   Reshma Saujani   Catholic Church

  3. Must Sikhs, Hindus convert to get elected? | National Catholic ...

    Explore Article National Catholic Reporter (Jul 2 2010)

    Must Sikhs, Hindus convert to get elected? | National Catholic ... ...essional District south of New Orleans, details his Catholic school education and membership in the Catholic Church on his campaign website. But when asked whether Sangisetty had converted, a campaign spokeswoman re... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Nikki Haley   Reshma Saujani   Washington

  4. What does "soul" mean to you?

    Explore Article RELIGION Blog (Jun 8 2010)

    ...tholics, believe in a soul, even if they cannot articulate clearly what it is. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is loaded with soul terminology. However, many of these same Christians are surprised to learn that... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Austin   Catholics   Amy Martin

  5. Sri Lanka: Vanni In The Year After War: Tears Of Despair And Fear

    Explore Article Eurasia Review (May 27 2010) Human Rights

    ...robably to put up ayet another Buddha statue. There was even a Buddhist dagaba in the premises of a Catholic Church which was occupied by the Army when I first visited Manthai West AGA division in Mannar district, i... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Killinochi   Colombo   IDP

  6. P.A.T.C. Is A Work In Progress: Yoga Is Hindu, Folks.

    Explore Article P.A.T.C. IS A WORK IN PROGRESS (May 16 2010) Yoga

    ...ief condemns yoga's appropriation, but also argues that yoga today is wholly misunderstood. ... The Catholic Church stripped it's brand of Christianity from all of its Jewish roots and now the New Age brand of Chris... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   American Yoga Association   America   Aveda

  7. Hinduism and Democracy: A Comparison

    Explore Article Free Press Release Distribution Service (May 13 2010)

    ...ians were free to practice their apostolic faith. However, during the Portuguese colonial rule, the Catholic Church forcefully absorbed them. Next the British rule came and the Protestant Church ruled them. After In... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Lansdale   USA   America

  8. Anti cow slaughter bill violates human rights

    Explore Article SahilOnline (Apr 14 2010) Human Rights

    ...and targets religious minorities such as Christians and Muslims, asserted Father Faustine Lobo, the Catholic Church's spokesperson in the state. He stated that the pro Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) now rules th... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Gujarat   BJP   B.S. Yeddyurappa

  9. Divorce and religion: Whose faith should the children practice?

    Explore Article AJC Blogs (Apr 14 2010)

    ...arted taking his 3-year-old daughter to church with him. He even had the 3-year-old baptized in the Catholic Church without his wife’s permission. The mother, Rebecca Reyes, was upset about him taking the daughter t... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Chicago   Joseph Reyes   Huffington Post

  10. Church officials decry bill banning cow slaughter

    Explore Article cathnewsindia.com (Apr 13 2010) Human Rights

    Church officials decry bill banning cow slaughter ...n rights and targets religious minorities such as Christians and Muslims. Father Faustine Lobo, the Catholic Church’s spokesperson in the state, told UCA News on April 12 that the government passed the bill to targe... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   B.S. Yeddyurappa   Kashmir   Bharatiya Janata Party

  11. Michael Gerson: The church has a higher calling and must submit to higher ...

    Explore Article StarTribune.com (Apr 6 2010) Human Rights

    ...-- to practice the religion of the tribe. ... By any human standard, Pope Benedict and the American Catholic Church are getting a bad rap in the current outbreak of outrage over clerical sexual abuse. But the Christ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   America   Catholic Church   Pope Benedict

  12. New York Times, Evil, the Catholic Church and the need for Humility

    Explore Article News For Growing Christians (Apr 2 2010)

    New York Times, Evil, the Catholic Church and the need for Humility ...it any more than in other realms? The sexual abuse of young people is ... New York Times, Evil, the Catholic Church and the need for Humility Recommend this article... April 2, 2010 OF EVIL AND MEDIA: CHURCH WILL RE... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Wisconsin   Jimmy Carter   Arizona

  13. Religious orthodoxy and the blasphemy law

    Explore Article Home | The Jakarta Post (Mar 17 2010) Human Rights

    ...r of inquisitions occurred in European Christian history which aimed to suppress heresy against the Catholic Church. At that time, the church worked with the authorities to punish heretics. Almost everyone knows tha... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Constitutional Court   Iran   Indonesia

  14. Full-body scans at airports might violate teachings of ...

    Explore Article newsobserver.com (Mar 17 2010)

    ... divided the church and caused some of its more conservative members to break away. The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland apologized Wednesday for failing to tell police 35 years ago about an abusive priest who... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Steven Weil   Hindu American Foundation   Overland Park

  15. D.C. Catholic Charities Requires New Hires To Support Church Tenets

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Mar 14 2010)

    ...d employees to sign a letter promising that they will not "violate the principles or tenets" of the Catholic Church. A spokesman says this is consistent with the organization's past policies. Catholic Charities rece... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   White House   Catholic Charities   Washington

  16. The violence of conversion

    Explore Article newsweek.washingtonpost.com (Mar 3 2010) Human Rights , Proselytization

    Comment ""For those who believe they have access to such a Truth, the desire to offer it to others is both ..." - reformuscirf

    ...ding hate against native religions is perhaps the most vile tactic too often employed. And even the Catholic Church, with its centuries old presence in India, has blasted the tactics of the new proselytizers plying ... (Read Full Article)

    2 Comments Mentions:   Hindu American Foundation   Undhr   Orthodox Church

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