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Pope Francis is the supreme leader of the Catholic Church.
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What is the highest authority in the Catholic Church?
It's the Pope.Roman Catholic AnswerThe highest authority in the Catholic Church is Jesus Christ. His Will is known through the twin authorities of Tradition and Scripture. These are interpreted for us by Ecumenical councils (councils of all the bishops ratified by the Holy Father) and by the Pope.
Who is the leader of the Rome Catholic Church and who holds this position today?
The leader of the Catholic Church is the pope. Today (2011) that is Pope Benedict XVI.
How long did the Roman Catholic Church last?
isn't that the Roman Catholic religion? i think they still practice it today
Who makes up the Catholic Church today?
The Roman Catholic Church consists of: * 1. Us (the Laity) * 2. People that are ministers in the Church (the Clergy)
Did the Catholic Church support the Fascists?
The Catholic Church has never supported the Fascists, Nazis or Communists. The Church tends to support democratic forms of government today.
How do the Catholic Church's teachings get passed on to today?
They are taught in catechism.
Who is the leader of the Russian Catholic Church?
The pope in Rome, today that would be Pope Benedict XVI, is the leader of the ENTIRE Catholic Church, even in Russia.
What is the Latin translation of universal?
The Latin word for universal is roughly the word catholic. Since the Roman Catholic Church was the only church for centuries there was a confusion between the official name of the church and the word used in the Apostles Creed (and others) that refers to a universal church, not to one or another institution. The Apostles Creed, not in today's form, was already in use long before the church was identified as Roman Catholic. Christians knew that they were confessing faith in a universal church-one that transcends all denominations and institutions.
What has the author Sarah R Wagner written?
Sarah R Wagner has written: 'Architecture as a response to today's Catholic Church' -- subject(s): Church architecture, Catholic church buildings
How many Catholics in Ireland 2013?
From the Independent Catholic News: The number of Catholics in Ireland has soared to a record high according to official census figures. The Catholic Church in Ireland now has 3.86 million members, which is the highest number since records began, the Central Statistics Office said. However, the church's share of the population has fallen from a peak of 96% in 1961 to just 84% today, because other religions and atheism, are also growing.
Is there enough emphasis on the nicene creed on the Catholic church today?
Yes! it describes the full elaboration of Catholic belief.
What were the archbishops role in Roman Catholic church?
First of all, there is no "Roman" Catholic Church, it's just the Catholic Church. Secondly, archbishops have always had the same role as they do today, they are bishops of a major diocese which is usually the head diocese of a province
