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The word '''Catholic''' is derived (via Late Latin catholicus and French catholique) from the Greek adjective [[Greek:καθολικός|καθολικός]] (katholikos), meaning a word that means "universal".[1][2] The name Today it is derived from often used to specifically identify the Greek phrase [[Greek:καθόλο|καθόλοRoman Catholic Church]] (kath'holou) meaning "on but it can also be used to describe the whole" or "in general" and entire church inclusive of all Christians of all denominations. It is a combination of derived from the Greek words adjective [[Greek:κατάκαθολικος|κατάκαθολικος]] meaning "about" and [[Greek:όλος|όλος]] meaning "whole."[3] In the context of [[Christian]] ecclesiology, it has a rich history and several usages.

The term "==Links==* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic Church" typically refers to the [[Wikipedia - Catholic Church|Catholicism]]: in full communion with the [[Bishop of Rome|Pope]], 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 {{returnto}} [[Jesus ChristChristianity]] across the world and the ages, regardless of denominational affiliation. ==See also== *-> [[CatholicismChurch]]