Catholicism: Delving into the Holy See
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Expand All Guide SectionsCatholic History
Though Catholicism's basic tenets are the same as those of other Christian sects, its 2,000-year history of dogma, discussion and writings distinguish it from other forms of Christianity. Explore Catholic history with the sites below.
Insights for Catholic History
- These sites are primarily evangelical, and don't take an unbiased stance toward the Catholic faith. Regardless, they contain a wealth of information on Catholicism. Keep in mind their respective biases while taking advantage of the education they offer.
- Many of the Catholic Web sites you'll encounter are apologetics: systematic defenses of and education about the faith. Though these are intended to convince, they can nevertheless be well researched and argued, and quite informative.
Top Sites for Catholic History
Catholic Beliefs and Practices
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Catholic News
A religion, a church, a state? In a sense, the Catholic Church is all of these, stemming from the ... read more »
Catholic Community
Although widely dispersed around the world, the immense and diverse Catholic ... read more »
Find a Catholic Church
They say you can't throw a stone in Rome without hitting a Catholic church. For those of us ... read more »
Volunteer With the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church is not only a religious organization, it is also one of the largest charity and ... read more »
Catholic Blogs
With the large presence of the Vatican and Catholic churches on the Web, it's easy to forget that ... read more »
