Roman Catholic Church
Pope's global congregation
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination, comprising over a billion members worldwide under the authority of the Pope in Rome.
It traces its lineage to the apostle Peter and maintains a hierarchical structure of bishops, priests, and deacons.
The church is distinguished by its emphasis on tradition alongside scripture, the seven sacraments, veneration of Mary and the saints, and the doctrine of papal infallibility in matters of faith.
She was raised in the Roman Catholic Church but stopped attending after college.
- Holy SeePapal governing authority
- papacyPope's office and authority
- popeCatholic Church's supreme leader
- papal infallibilityPontiff's error-free teaching authority
- pontiffSupreme Catholic leader
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