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Community Organization

The Roman Catholic Church is hierarchically organized, with local parishes and dioceses as its building blocks, led by bishops whose leaders are in communion with the pope. read more

Leadership

The Roman Catholic clergy is comprised of the sacramental roles of deacons, priests, and bishops, with administrative roles extending up to the pope as leader of the world's Catholics. The magisterium is the Church's teaching authority. read more

Principles of Moral Thought and Structure

Moral thought begins in the conscience informed by natural law. The Ten Commandments and Jesus' life are the foundations for Catholic moral action, which has resulted in the Church's strong social teachings. read more

Vision for Society

The Roman Catholic Church seeks to build a society that is more human, that protects the dignity of the human person, and that fosters a renewed emphasis on charity in social life as the norm for all activity. read more

Gender and Sexuality

Roman Catholicism teaches that the sexes are complementary, that all are called to chastity, and that marriage is a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. read more

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