Catholicism

In brief: The Roman Catholic is a major Christian denomination. Its history spans nearly two thousand years. It's head-quarters are in Rome but it has congregations throughout the world.

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History

• An overview of the history of the Roman Catholic Church
• The Pope and The Vatican
• The Counter-reformation
• The Second Vatican Council

Doctrine

• An overview of Roman Catholic doctrine
• Important Christian doctrines and beliefs common to all Christian denominations
• Specific doctrines
  • Sacraments
  • The Mass
  • The Pope
  • Justification by faith plus works
  • Doctrine regarding sin
  • Purgatory
  • Teachings about Mary
• Other doctrines - See An overview of Roman Catholic doctrine

Articles / opinions

• Comments on the Roman Catholic Church or its doctrine

Quotes

• Quotes about the Roman Catholic Church

Miscellaneous

• Topical issues in the Roman Catholic world
• Miscellaneous topics

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