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The '''Catholic Church''', also known as the '''Roman Catholic Church''', is the largest Christian denomination, with approximately 1.39 billion baptized members worldwide as of 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Annuario Pontificio 2023|url=https://www.vatican.va|access-date=2025-05-02|website=Vatican.va}}</ref> It traces its origins to Jesus Christ and the apostles, particularly St. Peter, whom Catholics believe was appointed by Christ as the first Pope. Headquartered in Vatican City, the Church is led by the Pope, who serves as the Bishop of Rome and supreme pontiff. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church founded by Christ, entrusted with the mission to proclaim the Gospel and administer the sacraments for the salvation of souls.<ref>{{cite book|title=Catechism of the Catholic Church|publisher=Vatican Publishing House|year=1994|section=811-870}}</ref> | The '''Catholic Church''', also known as the '''Roman Catholic Church''', is the largest Christian denomination, with approximately 1.39 billion baptized members worldwide as of 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Annuario Pontificio 2023|url=https://www.vatican.va|access-date=2025-05-02|website=Vatican.va}}</ref> It traces its origins to Jesus Christ and the apostles, particularly St. Peter, whom Catholics believe was appointed by Christ as the first Pope. Headquartered in Vatican City, the Church is led by the Pope, who serves as the Bishop of Rome and supreme pontiff. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church founded by Christ, entrusted with the mission to proclaim the Gospel and administer the sacraments for the salvation of souls.<ref>{{cite book|title=Catechism of the Catholic Church|publisher=Vatican Publishing House|year=1994|section=811-870}}</ref> | ||