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Not counting the Council of Jerusalem, which is recorded in the Book of Acts, there have been twenty-one ecumenical Councils of the Church. They are listed at the link below.
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Are papal encyclicals considered infallible teachings in the Catholic Church?
Papal encyclicals are not considered infallible teachings in the Catholic Church. They are authoritative documents that express the Pope's teachings and opinions on various issues, but they are not considered infallible unless they meet specific criteria outlined by the Church.
What is the process for seeking an internal forum annulment within the Catholic Church?
To seek an internal forum annulment within the Catholic Church, one must first meet with a priest or a tribunal to discuss the circumstances of the marriage. The process involves providing evidence and testimony to support the request for an annulment. The decision is ultimately made by the Church based on its teachings and guidelines.
Is a Roman Catholic Church fixed or movable?
Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the Catholic Church. . Movable. A church is composed of numbers of people who worship alike and together - they can meet anywhere, not just in a fixed church building.
Does the Catholic Church recognize marriages that take place outside of the church?
Yes, the Catholic Church recognizes marriages that take place outside of the church as long as they meet certain criteria, such as being between a man and a woman, being freely entered into, and not being prohibited by church law.
Can a Catholic not married in the Catholic church but divorced with a child from the marriage marry a Catholic in the church?
You should be ok. Many of them welcome all and don't bar anyone in particular from marrying in the Church provided you can afford the service. If you were baptized Catholic and married in a civil ceremony with no church approval at that time, and divorced, you can marry in the Catholic Church. Your new spouse has to meet guidelines, however; for example if he/she was married in the churchas Catholic and divorced he cannot marry you unless his first marriage was annulled.
Is congregation a meeting held to and reform to catholic practices?
No. Congregation is the group of people that meet at Church for Mass.
Why is there no difference between a cult and Catholics?
The Catholic Church is not a cult. It is the original Christian Church and traces its origins back to Jesus Christ and the apostles. To be honest, all those churches that split from the Catholic Church starting with the Protestant Reformation better meet the definition of cult.
What does it take to change from Greek Orthodox to Catholic?
The first place to go is to arrange to meet with a Catholic priest. He will explain the process for you. It should be a relatively simple procedure compared to a Protestant conversion to the Catholic Church.
Can a Roman Catholic be king of Britain?
As King or Queen of Britain and therefore the royal Monarch of the Anglican Church of England then I would hazard a guess that a Catholic would not meet the requirements.
Was Abe Lincoln anti catholic?
no- he was not a church member but he was not intolerant of people who did belong to churches. Growing up where and when he did , he did not meet many Catholics.
What are the requirements for getting married in the Catholic Church?
To get married in the Catholic Church, both partners must be baptized Christians, free to marry, and willing to participate in pre-marital preparation. They must also meet any specific requirements set by their local diocese.
Is the Catholic Church the number one church?
Yes it is in several ways. It is the original Church founded by Christ and spread by the apostles. It is the only Christian denomination that meets all the qualifications spelled out in the Nicene Creed of 'One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.' Some Protestant denominations may meet one, two or three of these, none but the Catholic Church meets all four. It is also the largest Christian religion on earth with about 1.2 billion members.
