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| Field | Catholic Christianity |
|---|---|
| Type | Church family |
| Origin | 1st millennium onward Rome and worldwide |
| Overview | Catholic Christianity is a global family centred on communion with the Bishop of Rome and comprising Latin and Eastern Catholic churches. |
| History | Its history includes the development of the Latin West, diverse Eastern Catholic churches, ecumenical councils, religious orders, and worldwide mission. |
| Beliefs and emphases | Catholic teaching is articulated through Scripture, tradition, the creeds, the sacramental life, and the Church's magisterium. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a principal reference for a current overview. |
| Worship and practice | The Eucharist, seven sacraments, liturgical year, prayer, devotion, and service to neighbour are central to Catholic life, with distinct Latin and Eastern rites. |
| Organisation and life | The Catholic Church has episcopal governance, with the Pope as Bishop of Rome, bishops, local churches, and a variety of religious and lay communities. |
| Broader traditions | Christianity |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |