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Why is the Catholic Church headquarters in Rome?

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The Roman Catholic CHurch.


Is the small area in Rome that serves as the world headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church?

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If you mean by headquarters, where the Pope lives... It would be the Vatican, a city in Rome.


Why is Rome considered a holy city?

Because it is where St. Peter and his successors the Popes set up the headquarters of the Catholic Church.


Is christianity a religion in rome right now?

Since the headquarters of the Catholic Church is the Vatican, and the Vatican is located in Rome, you could say that there are a lot of Christians in Rome right now.


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What is the name for the Italian headquarters of The Catholic Church?

the VaticanRoman Catholic AnswerNormally, the "headquarters" for each diocese is the city in which the Bishop has his cathedral, or "see". The Pope, who is Vicar of Christ has his cathedral in Rome, St. John Lateran.


Are all Catholic Apostolic Churches Romans?

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Is there a Catholic Church headquartered in the USA?

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