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cardinal a high official of the Roman Catholic Church who is chosen by the Pope and second in rank to him. [1/3 definitions]
catholic If something is Catholic, it has to do with the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Church is an organization of Christian priests and believers that has its center in Italy, in a special area within the city of Rome. The head of the Roman Catholic Church is called the "Pope." Catholic people all over the world see the Pope as their religious leader. [1/2 definitions]
pope The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church in Rome.
Protestant A Protestant is a type of Christian believer. Protestants do not belong to the Catholic Church, and they do not look on the Pope as their religious leader, as Catholics do. Protestants split from Catholics in the 16th century. Before that, these Christians were Catholics too. The religious belief of Protestants is somewhat different from that of Catholics and their religious service is simpler. Protestants often use the word "minister" or "pastor" to describe the person who leads their religious service on Sundays. Catholics always call this person their "priest."
Roman Catholic Church a Christian church that is headed by the pope, the bishop of Rome.
Vatican City a small, independent state within the city of Rome, Italy. Vatican City is ruled by the pope of the Catholic Church.