Catholic (disambiguation)
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Catholic and Catholicism refer to the beliefs and practices of various groups of Christians sharing beliefs such as continuity with early Christianity, practices including liturgical worship, and governance structures such as a hierarchy led by bishops. The terms are often associated with the Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, however several churches use these terms to describe their practices and beliefs.
Catholic may also refer to:
- History of the term "Catholic", for an overview of the historical use of this term by Christians
- Council of Nicea's declarations' contemporary endorsers, self-described as One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
- Aspects of Latin Rite of Roman Catholic Church
- Religious bodies, considered collectively, that claim apostolic succession via Catholic side of East–West Schism of around 11th century
Religious bodies
The beliefs and practices of the:
- Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church
- Eastern Orthodox Church
- Oriental Orthodox Church
- Other groups (see Catholic Church (disambiguation))
Other uses
- Catholic (album), an album by Gavin Friday
- Catholics (novel), a 1972 novel by Brian Moore
- Catholics (film), a 1973 film directed by Jack Gold, based on the novel
See also
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