The Church

Every Sunday Catholics profess belief in "one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church." These four marks are how Christ's Church can be recognised. Here is what each one means, and why the Church still bears them despite the sins of her members.

The Pope is the most recognisable religious leader in the world, yet many people misunderstand his role. Here is where the papacy comes from, what the Pope actually does, and what papal infallibility does and does not mean.

In the Creed, Catholics say they believe in "the communion of saints." It means that the Church on earth, the souls in purgatory and the saints in heaven are one family, still united in love and prayer. Here is what that means for us.

"Outside the Church there is no salvation" sounds harsh to modern ears. Does the Church really teach that non-Catholics are lost? Here is what the ancient saying actually means, and what the Church teaches about those who are not Catholic.