what is its nature?
The Catholic Church teaches that it is the "one true church", "the universal sacrament of salvation for the human race", and "the one true religion".
Catholic Church
The Catholic Church teaches that it is the "one true church", "the universal sacrament of salvation for the human race", and "the one true religion". According to the "Catechism", the Catholic Church is further described in the Nicene Creed as the "one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church".
what was the structure of the roman catholic church based on UNANSWERABLE who is the head of this church? Pope do they have a holy city? Yes, Vatican City in which country is this in? Italy what authority does the head of the church have? Papacy, the jurisdiction of the episcopal see what is his real name? The current pope is Francis, who was elected on 13 March 2013, succeeding Benedict XVI. who are the other members of this church? Ordained clergy, bishops,  priests, non-ordained ministers, lay missionaries, lay ecclesial ministers. what law do they follow? Canon law what does it state? It is the system of laws and legal principles made and enforced by the hierarchical authorities of the Catholic Church to regulate its external organization and government and to order and direct the activities of Catholics toward the mission of the church.
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Catholic Church [SEP] Nature of the church
The Catholic Church teaches that it is the "one true church", "the universal sacrament of salvation for the human race", and "the one true religion". According to the "Catechism", the Catholic Church is further described in the Nicene Creed as the "one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church". These are collectively known as the Four Marks of the Church. The church teaches that its founder is Jesus Christ. The New Testament records several events considered integral to the establishment of the Catholic Church, including Jesus' activities and teaching and his appointment of the apostles as witnesses to his ministry, suffering, and resurrection.