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'.

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