Catholic Church
OrganizationChristian Denominations
The largest Christian church, comprising 24 autonomous churches worldwide.
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Catholic Church
- Christian Denominations
The Catholic Church, also called the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church and consists of 24 autonomous churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches. Its doctrine is rooted in the Nicene Creed, and it teaches that the pope, bishop of Rome, has a unique primary pastoral role. Catholic life includes seven sacraments, diverse liturgical traditions, religious orders, and worldwide educational, medical, and charitable institutions.
- Autonomous churches
- 24
- Current pope
- Leo XIV
- Central governing authority
- The Holy See, through the Roman Curia
Sources and credits
Sources and credits
- Article
- Catholic Church (English Wikipedia)
- Wikidata
- Q9592
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