Catholic is a term derived from the Greek adjective katholikos, i.e., universal. In the context of Christian ecclesiology, Catholic has a strong history and several usages. For few, the term "Catholic Church" refers to the church in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, made up of the Latin Rite and the 22 Eastern Catholic Churches. Sometimes, Protestants use the term "Catholic Church" to refer to all believers in Jesus Christ across the world and the ages, regardless of denominational link
