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Catholicism

[kuh-thol-uh-siz-uhm] / kəˈθɒl əˌsɪz əm /


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Leo's predecessor Francis largely overlooked many of Europe's traditional bastions of Catholicism where, like Spain, religious observance has been falling rapidly.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

After his death, public commentators debated whether he, a lifelong evangelical, was on the verge of converting to Catholicism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

And it’s not just the figure at the top that changes the dynamics: Catholicism is hot right now, at least in media coverage.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019, during a time when he was being heavily bankrolled by esoteric Catholic billionaire Peter Thiel.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

I would never find someone who would understand my peculiar mix of Catholicism and agnosticism, Hispanic and American styles.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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