Roman Catholicism

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noun

the faith, practice, and system of government of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Origin of Roman Catholicism

First recorded in 1815–25

Words nearby Roman Catholicism

Roman brick, Roman calendar, Roman candle, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Catholicism, romance, Romance languages, Roman collar, Roman congregation, Roman Curia

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How to use Roman Catholicism in a sentence

His words apply not only to the Roman Curia at the Vatican but to the entire Church throughout the world.
Pope Francis Denounces the Vatican Elite’s 'Spiritual Alzheimer’s'|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a tiny, remote Chinese village, an ancient Roman bloodline may live on.
The Chinese Town Descended From Romans?|Nina Strochlic|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One green-eyed man, nicknamed “Cai the Roman,” became an instant celebrity due to his decidedly Roman physical characteristics.
The Chinese Town Descended From Romans?|Nina Strochlic|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The story (and some DNA evidence) goes, the locals are the descendants of a band of Roman soldiers from 36 B.C.
The Chinese Town Descended From Romans?|Nina Strochlic|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But so far, the lack of proven Roman artifacts or ruins in the town has raised suspicions.
The Chinese Town Descended From Romans?|Nina Strochlic|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Roman Pane who accompanied Columbus on his second voyage alludes to another method of using the herb.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
The last-named building remained in the possession of the Unitarians until 1861, when it was sold to the Roman Catholics.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
You will not soon be called upon to act a Roman part between your father and your friend!
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There are very few foreign journals taken or read in the Roman States.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
Our voluntary service regulars are the last descendants of those rulers of the ancient world, the Roman Legionaries.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton

British Dictionary definitions for Roman Catholicism

Roman Catholicism

noun

the beliefs, practices, and system of government of the Roman Catholic Church

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