: of, relating to, or being a Christian church having a hierarchy of priests and bishops under the pope, a liturgy centered in the Mass, veneration of the Virgin Mary and saints, clerical celibacy, and a body of dogma including transubstantiation and papal infallibility
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
At the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican’s Christmas celebration is a traditional 21-day affair that runs from December 9 to January 7, and is a major attraction for holiday visitors.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Hundreds are expected to gather for the ceremony from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Basilica, located at Third and Monroe streets.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
Supreme Court Sides with Catholic School That Fired Pregnant Unmarried Teacher
Three months later, Gerlach was reelected as their leader against the diocese's wishes and the nuns joined the Society of St. Pius, a Roman Catholic priestly group that previously separated from the Vatican, per Chron.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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The couple settled in Ellicott City and became active members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
At the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican’s Christmas celebration is a traditional 21-day affair that runs from December 9 to January 7, and is a major attraction for holiday visitors.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Hundreds are expected to gather for the ceremony from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Basilica, located at Third and Monroe streets.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
Supreme Court Sides with Catholic School That Fired Pregnant Unmarried Teacher
Three months later, Gerlach was reelected as their leader against the diocese's wishes and the nuns joined the Society of St. Pius, a Roman Catholic priestly group that previously separated from the Vatican, per Chron.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Roman Catholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Roman%20Catholic. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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