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The Catholic Church and its teachings and views on specific subjects.

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Orthodox churches recognized by Catholic Church

The Catholic Church allows both Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox churches to receive the sacrament if they request it of their own accord and are properly disposed. However, both Orthodox groups …
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Where does this definition of humility come from, if not the Catechism of the Catholic Church?

It comes from the Glossary, a derived work of the Catechism, which states: HUMILITY: The virtue by which a Christian acknowledges that God is the author of all good. Humility avoids inordinate amb …
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What's the origin of the Catholic object that is a staff with a crucifix on top?

Those are crosiers, which have their origin in a shepherd's crook and are a symbol of a bishop being a "shepherd of men." Many have become more ornate than just a simple shepherd's crook and have cros …
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