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A-Z: General definitions: Catholic
Definition
The term 'catholic' means 'world-wide', but when associated with the word 'Roman' the meaning is Christians who accept the authority of the Pope in Rome, who is seen as deriving his authority in a direct line from St Peter the Apostle.
Translation
Greek: katholikos, 'universal'.Related Topics
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Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church.
The supreme governor of the Roman Catholic Church who has his headquarters in Rome, in Vatican City. In certain circumstances, his doctrinal utterances are deemed infallible.
The twelve disciples chosen and commissioned by Jesus to share his mission.
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