Catholicism is a Christian denomination based on the teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament and interpreted by the tradition of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church traces its origins back to Jesus and his apostles, who established Christian communities in the first century.
According to Catholic tradition, the apostles were the first bishops of the Church, and the line of bishops (also known as the apostolic succession) is traced back to them.
The first bishop of Rome, considered the center of the Catholic Church, was St. Peter, also considered the first pope. The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus appointed St. Peter as the leader of the Church and the successor to his role as the head of the apostles.
The Catholic Church has a long and complex history and has evolved over the centuries in response to changing circumstances and cultural influences. However, its foundational beliefs and practices are rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, as recorded in the New Testament.
