Ca·thol·i·cism
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Definition of Catholicism
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: the faith, practice, or system of Catholic Christianity
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“Catholicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Catholicism. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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The first known use of Catholicism was in 1582
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