Old Catholic

Definition of Old Catholic

the name assumed in 1870 by members of the Roman Catholic church, who denied the ecumenical character of the Vatican Council, and rejected its decrees, esp. that concerning the infallibility of the pope, as contrary to the ancient Catholic faith.

See also: Catholic

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Christian, Old Catholic Church
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