Usage Note
Cattolicesimo refers to the religion, doctrine, and institutional structure of the Roman Catholic Church. The adjective is cattolico (Catholic), and the plural noun i cattolici means Catholics as a group. Italy's historical relationship with the Catholic Church is reflected in expressions like paese cattolico (a Catholic country) and valori cattolici (Catholic values). Do not confuse with cristianesimo (Christianity as a whole) or cattolicità (catholicity, universality).
Examples
"Il cattolicesimo è diffuso in tutta Italia."
Natural Translation
Catholicism is widespread throughout Italy.
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