: the faith, doctrine, or polity of the Roman Catholic Church
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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 For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday.—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026 Most of all, reason was no replacement for the religion—Roman Catholicism—that the Revolution had downgraded and in many cases tried to eliminate through the mass murder of priests and the destruction of churches.—Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 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 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