church of rome
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Definition
- Noun:
- The Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy: This term refers specifically to the Roman Catholic Church, the largest Christian church, which is led by the Pope from its central administration in Vatican City.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The Church of Rome has a long and complex history spanning two millennia.
- Theological differences historically separated the Church of Rome from the Eastern Orthodox churches.
Advanced Usage
- "the See of Rome": A formal term often used synonymously with the Church of Rome, emphasizing the authority of the bishopric (the See) of Rome, which is the Papacy.
- The doctrine was formally defined by the See of Rome.
Variants and Related Words
Roman Catholic Church (n): The most common and direct synonym for the Church of Rome.
- The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination.
Roman Catholicism (n): The system of faith, practice, and doctrine of the Church of Rome.
- He studied the history of Roman Catholicism.
Synonyms
- The Holy See: Refers to the jurisdiction of the Pope, often used to mean the central governing body of the Church of Rome.
- The Latin Church: In certain contexts, this can refer to the Western part of the Catholic Church under the Church of Rome's direct jurisdiction.
Related Phrases
- In communion with Rome: A phrase describing churches or individuals that recognize the authority of the Pope and are part of the Church of Rome.
- Several Eastern Catholic churches are in communion with Rome.
Noun
- the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy