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The '''Catholic Church''' | The '''Catholic Church''' is the largest Christian church, with several billion members worldwide. It is one of the oldest religious institutions in the world and has played a prominent role in the history of [[Occidental civilization]]. The Catholic Hierarchy is headed by the {{wp|Bishop}} of [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]], known as the [[Pope]]. The church's principal doctrines are summarized in the {{wp|Nicene Creed}} and the {{wp|Apostle's Creed}}; among its distinguishing features are its belief in the supremacy of the Pope and celebration of the {{wp|Sacraments of the Catholic Church|seven sacraments}}. | ||
The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one true church founded by {{wp|Jesus Christ}}. While the Catholic Church considers itself to be the authentic continuation of the Christian community founded by Jesus, it teaches that other Christian churches and communities can be in an imperfect communion with the Catholic Church. It is possible, according to Catholic doctrine, to affirm correctly that the Church of Christ is present and operative in the churches and ecclesiastical Communities not yet fully in communion with the Catholic Church, on account of the elements of sanctification and truth that are present in them. | The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one true church founded by {{wp|Jesus Christ}}. While the Catholic Church considers itself to be the authentic continuation of the Christian community founded by Jesus, it teaches that other Christian churches and communities can be in an imperfect communion with the Catholic Church. It is possible, according to Catholic doctrine, to affirm correctly that the Church of Christ is present and operative in the churches and ecclesiastical Communities not yet fully in communion with the Catholic Church, on account of the elements of sanctification and truth that are present in them. | ||