Roman Catholic

adjective

of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

noun

a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Roman Catholic

adjective

of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church

noun

a member of this Church

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Roman Catholic¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

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The leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on Easter Monday aged 88, after suffering a stroke.

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The leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales has said he definitely will not be the next pontiff, but is looking forward to the "intimidating" duty of choosing Pope Francis's successor.

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French Prime Minister François Bayrou says his eldest daughter's revelation that she was among children who were abused at a Roman Catholic school "stabs him to the heart as a father".

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In Asia's largest Roman Catholic country, all Popes enjoy rockstar status.

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When the cardinals who vote for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church - known as the cardinal-electors - meet at the Vatican to choose Pope Francis' successor, will these facts influence their decision making?

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