Catholicism

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Catholicism, sometimes called the Catholic Church or Roman Catholic Church, is one of the main and most numerous Christian denominations. Catholicism recognizes Pope's supremacy over church, with the Pope serving as the spiritual leader and the central figure in the hierarchy of the Church. This denomination emphasizes a tradition that traces its origins back to Jesus Christ and the Apostles, believing that the Pope is the successor to Saint Peter, whom Catholics consider the first Pope.

Doctrine

Catholic doctrine is rooted in the Scriptures and Sacred Tradition, both of which are interpreted and taught by the Church's Magisterium, or teaching authority. The Catholic Church is known for its sacraments, with seven sacraments being central to its practice: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance (or Reconciliation), Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion, is particularly significant as Catholics believe in the doctrine of transubstantiation, where the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ during the Mass.

Relations

Fratres