Catholic Church

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

1. a visible society of baptized Christians professing the same faith under the authority of the invisible head (Christ) and the authority of the visible head (the pope and the bishops in communion with him).

Catholic Church

noun

1. short for Roman Catholic Church

2. any of several Churches claiming to have maintained continuity with the ancient and undivided Church

Catholic Church

1. A common abbreviation for the name of the Roman Catholic Church.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Catholic Church¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

The rearranged visit, announced by Buckingham Palace, will emphasise the friendly relations between the Catholic Church and the Church of England, of which the King is supreme governor.

From BBC

The Roman Catholic Church operates tribunals that consider spiritual issues and marriage annulments.

From BBC

He will also be given a written apology from the head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, his lawyer disclosed.

From BBC

Many Catholic universities teach social justice doctrines of the Catholic Church, which have a long history of support for organized labor.

From Los Angeles Times

His administration says it has excelled in this area, but critics - including the influential Catholic Church - say this is not the case.

From BBC