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Because Rome is where the successor of St. Peter is the bishop. This person is the pope. St. Peter was given special authority by Jesus and was martyred in Rome. When he died, the his authority went to the next pope. The pope now is Pope Benedict XVI. Paul was also martyred in Rome and he is also very important to Christianity.
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Do Catholics recognize Episcopalians as Catholics?
No. Episcopalians are not in union with The Holy See in Rome and so are not Catholic. Catholics do recognize episcopalians as "Christian".
Holy cities of Christianity?
There are several "holy cities" for Christians. Many are in the Holy Land: Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, to mention a few. For Catholics, Rome is a Holy City. For many Protestant Christians Augsburg is considered a significant site, and many of the central cities of the Reformation are considered to be preeminent.
What is the name for the papal court of Roman Catholics?
The Roman Curia (sometimes anglicized as the Court of Rome) Also known as the Holy See
Do Mexican Roman Catholics believe differently than Roman Catholics?
Roman Catholic AnswerNo, although different cultures, and different times have different emphasises and cultural traditions, all Catholics believe in the same thing and are united under the Holy Father in Rome.
What percentage of roman catholics are in Rome?
The question is underspecified.What is the percentage required relative to:Roman Catholics in the world?Total population of Rome?Christian population of Rome?
What are the holy months for Christianity?
There are no "holy" months, but Catholics celebrate Lent.
How do Catholics perform the trinity?
The Trinity comprises of God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit. Catholics believe in the mystery of the Holy Spirit.
In what name do Catholics baptise?
Catholics baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
What is the Christianity's holy city?
It is most probably Jerusalem. On one hand, Rome was the Eternal City and the center of the church for some time. However, Jerusalem was were the church began, indeed, where Jesus began. The Crusaders sought to liberate the "Holy City" from the heathens, and it was Jerusalem, not Rome that was prophesied about in Revelation.
Do catholics have a holy book?
Yes. The Bible.
Do roman catholics have a holy book?
Yes. It is the Holy Bible, specifically the Vulgate.
What is rome religion?
the answer is that they were catholics and that u smell like buutty
