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| − | The '''Catholic Church''', also known as the '''Roman Catholic Church''', is the world's largest [[Jesus Christ|Christian]] church, claiming more than a billion members. Its leader is the [[Pope]]. The Church's mission is defined as spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the [[sacraments]] and exercising charity. |
+ | The '''Catholic Church''', also known as the '''Roman Catholic Church''', is the world's largest [[Jesus Christ|Christian]] church, claiming more than a billion members. Its leader is the [[Pope]]. The Church's mission is defined as spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the [[sacraments]], and exercising charity. |
It is currently made up of 24 Sui Juris Particular Churches, one Western and 23 Eastern. |
It is currently made up of 24 Sui Juris Particular Churches, one Western and 23 Eastern. |
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Revision as of 09:55, 1 February 2020
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, claiming more than a billion members. Its leader is the Pope. The Church's mission is defined as spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments, and exercising charity.
It is currently made up of 24 Sui Juris Particular Churches, one Western and 23 Eastern.
- the Coptic Catholic Church
- the Eritrean Catholic Church
- the Ethiopian Catholic Church
- the Armenian Catholic Church
- the Albanian Greek Catholic Church
- the Belarusian Greek Catholic Church
- the Chaldean Catholic Church
- the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
- the Maronite Church