Roman Catholicism

noun

: the faith, doctrine, or polity of the Roman Catholic Church

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After decades of declining attendance and dwindling faith in much of the Western world, Roman Catholicism could be witnessing an unexpected revival. Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025 Tintinnabuli was inspired, in part, by Pärt’s interest in much earlier styles of Christian music, including Gregorian chant – the single-voice singing of Roman Catholicism – and Renaissance polyphony, which weaves together multiple melodic lines. Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025 Advertisement The most famous conjure woman in the 19th century, Marie Laveau (1801-1881), worshiped Mami Wata in her Voodoo practice, which blended Roman Catholicism, Yoruba traditions, and Haitian Vodou for healing, protection, comfort, and even revenge. Time, 8 Sep. 2025

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First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Roman Catholicism was in 1662

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“Roman Catholicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Roman%20Catholicism. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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