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Eastern Catholic ChurchesThe Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church,[note 1] is the world's largest Christian church. With more than a billion members, over half of all Christians[note 2] and more than one-sixth of the world's population, the Catholic Church is a communion of the Western, or (Latin Rite) Church, and 22&_160;autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches (called particular churches), comprising a total of 2,795&_160;dioceses in 2008. The Church's highest earthly authority in matters of faith, morality, and governance is the Pope,[15] currently Pope Benedict XVI, who holds supreme authority in concert with the College of Bishops, of which he is the head.[16][17][18] The Catholic community is made up of an ordained ministry and the laity; members of either group may belong to organized religious communities.[19] The Church defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity.[20] It operates social programs and institutions throughout the world, including Catholic schools, universities, hospitals, missions and shelters, as well as Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities that help families, the poor, the elderly and the sick.[21] The Church believes itself to be the continuation of the Christian community originally founded by Jesus upon the apostles,[22] among whom Simon Peter held the position of chief apostle.[23] The Church also believes that its bishops, through apostolic succession, are consecrated successors of these apostles,[24][25] and that the Bishop of Rome, as the successor of Peter, possesses a universal primacy of jurisdiction and pastoral care.[26] Some historians of Christianity support this view while others disagree.
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1. List of All Popes
September 13, 2009
In Roman Catholicism, the pope is considered as the ultimate leader. It is estimated that there have been 266 popes from the time of Saint Peter to the present papacy of Pope Benedict XVI.
The Annuario Pontifico which is officially published annually by Vatican has the list of popes that can be considered to be more precise.
Here?s the Roman Catholic Church?s list of popes divided into historical eras in which the popes reigned.
Popes During the Era of Persecution:
Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles (32-67) Saint Linus (67-76) Saint Anacletus (Cletus) (76-88) Saint Clem... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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2. List of All Popes
September 10, 2009
In Roman Catholicism, the pope is considered as the ultimate leader. It is estimated that there have been 266 popes from the time of Saint Peter to the present papacy of Pope Benedict XVI.
The Annuario Pontifico which is officially published annually by Vatican has the list of popes that can be considered to be more precise.
Here’s the Roman Catholic Church’s list of popes divided into historical eras in which the popes reigned.
Popes During the Era of Persecution:
Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles (32-67) Saint Linus (67-76) Saint Anacletus (Cletus) (76-88) Saint Clem... (read more)
Author: Kenny Leones
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3. Idolatry vs Imagery: Protestantism's 500-Year-Old Bitter Root Judgment and Inner Vow
August 27, 2009
I believe that when Protestantism protested and left the Roman Catholic Church, they reacted against Catholicism’s use of imagery. I believe Protestants have held an ungodly belief that “All use of images constitutes a graven image.” Their corresponding inner vow was that they would “Reject all uses of imagery in their Christian lives.” The result is that most Protestant books on systematic Christian theology do not even include a section on dream, vision, imagination, or any other application of the eyes of one’s heart. This is startling considering that the biblical stories and actions which... (read more)
Author: Mark Virkler
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4. Marian Apparitions-when & where
January 13, 2009
A Marian apparition is an event in which the Virgin Mary is believed to have supernaturally appeared to one or more persons. The central role of Virgin Mary in the belief and practice of Catholicism is reflected in the fact that a lot of Roman Catholic churches contain side altars dedicated to Mary. It is claimed apparitions or appearances are always accompanied by messages to the world. The term Marian apparition is usually used in cases where visions of just the Virgin Mary herself are claimed. However, there are also cases where visions of Jesus and Mary and conversations with both are r... (read more)
Author: Anita Barbaric
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5. Christian Denomination
September 25, 2008
Christians can be classified into a number of denominations like Episcopalian, assemblies of god, eastern orthodoxy, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholicism, and southern Baptist. Individuals and churches within each denomination often hold dissimilar beliefs. Evangelical Christian group generally believe in repenting and asking for forgiveness of sin. Evangelical Christian group generally believe that bible is god’s inspired word and is the basis of truth. Most Christians believe that if they do not repent their sins and trust the wording of Jesus, will go to hell.
Mainline... (read more)
Author: Brayan Peter
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