The word '''{{Infobox_Contents | topic_name = Catholic''' is derived (via Late Latin catholicus and French catholique) from the Greek adjective [[|Greek:καθολικός|καθολικός]] (katholikos), meaning "universal". subtopics = [1][2Roman Catholicism] The name is derived from the Greek phrase [[Greek:καθόλο|καθόλο]] (kath'holou) meaning "on the whole" or "in general" and is a combination of the Greek words [[Greek:κατά|κατά]] meaning "about" and [[Greek:όλοςopinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |όλος]] meaning "whole."[3] In the context of [[Christian]] ecclesiology, it has a rich history and several usages.}}
The term word '''Catholic''' is a word that means "Catholic Churchuniversal" typically refers . Today it is often used to specifically identify the [[Catholicism|Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]]: in full communion with but it can also be used to describe the entire church inclusive of all Christians of all denominations. It is derived from the Greek adjective [[Bishop of RomeGreek:καθολικος|Popeκαθολικος]], made up of the Latin "Roman" Rite and the 22 Eastern Catholic Churches; this is the common usage in most countries.
Many Protestants sometimes use the term "catholic church" to refer broadly to the Christian Church and all believers in ==Links==* [[Jesus Christhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic Wikipedia - Catholic]] across the world and the ages, regardless of denominational affiliation.
==See also=={{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Church]]*[[CatholicismCategory:Theology]]