A denomination of Christianity, whose center is the Vatican in Rome, Italy, and dates from the original church created by the Apostle Peter, a disciple of Lord Jesus.
the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
the Catholic religion, its beliefs and practices. See also: the ' Catholicism' section.
the religion of Western Christianity up to the Reformation; the religion also of the Church of Rome.
n. The system, doctrine, and practice of the Roman Catholic Church.