Catholicism 가톨릭 (천주교)
The largest Christian communion, in unity with the Bishop of Rome. Seven sacraments, the Mass at its heart, a long tradition of saints, religious orders and contemplative prayer.
OriginRome and the Latin West
WhenContinuous from the early Church
Followers (rounded)about 1.4 billion
TextsThe Bible, with Tradition and the teaching of the Church
A practice you can try today
The Mass, the Rosary, the Liturgy of the Hours, Lectio Divina, examination of conscience.
🕯 Pray in the Our Lady Make your own caveSacred places
Related
Christianity기독교Faith in Jesus of Nazareth as the Christ — God's love made flesh, crucified and risen.Eastern Orthodoxy동방 정교회A family of self-governing churches keeping the liturgy and creeds of the first Christian millennium.The Desert Fathers & Mothers사막 교부들Christian hermits who left the cities for caves and cells in the desert, to pray without ceasing.
A short introduction written by CavePray from the sources below — not the official voice of any tradition. Follower numbers are rounded estimates that differ by survey. Tell us if something should be corrected.