Roman Catholicism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Roman Catholicism
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Why does Roman Catholicism prohibit other faiths from taking Communion?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
He lived at The College, in Littlemore, during the 1840s, which is where he controversially converted to Roman Catholicism in 1845.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025
Brigid’s moment is happening as many Irish are disillusioned with traditional Roman Catholicism and its patriarchal leadership amid a secularizing culture.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024
Tying them all together is the presence of Roman Catholicism.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2023
I particularly feared he would get embroiled in a religious discussion, bring in my Roman Catholicism in a way that could embarrass the Church.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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