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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axum

Religion; Catholic church

Its episcopal list, from about the middle of the fourth century to 650, is found in Gams.

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.

chasuble

Religion; Catholic church

Called in Latin casula planeta, and in early Gallic sources amphibalus, the principal and most conspicuous Mass vestment, covering all the rest.

cherubim

Religion; Catholic church

It means near ones, familiars, personal servants, bodyguards, courtiers. It was commonly used of those heavenly spirits, who closely surrounded the Majesty of God and paid Him intimate service.