Old Catholic
noun
: a member of one of various hierarchical and liturgical churches separating from the Roman Catholic Church at various times since the 18th century
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Hood, an Old Catholic priest based in Little Rock, has been arrested multiple times for his activism against capital punishment.
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Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Nov. 2025
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Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Old Catholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Catholic. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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