Roman Catholicism

noun

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

Examples of Roman Catholicism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Communion, Vance’s follow-up to his bestselling 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy, is centered on his faith journey and conversion to Roman Catholicism as an adult. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

In general Anglicanism allows greater theological flexibility within a shared liturgical framework, while Roman Catholicism emphasizes centralized authority and doctrinal uniformity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026

Today, Roman Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity affirm these texts as a part of their canon. — Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026

For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Roman Catholicism

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