Catholic (term) Catholic (term) The word catholic (with lowercase "c"; derived via Late Latin "catholicus", from the Greek adjective ("katholikos"), meaning "universal") comes from the Greek phrase ("katholou"), meaning "on the whole", "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole". The term Catholic (usually written with uppercase "C" in English) was first used to describe the Christian Church in the early 2nd century to emphasize its universal scope. In the context of Christian ecclesiology, it has a rich history and several usages. The word in English can mean either "of
Politics Drawn from the Very Words of Holy Scripture of the prince's duties.<br> Second Article. On religion, inasmuch as it is the good of nations, and of civil society.<br> Third Article. That the true religion is known through perceptible marks.<br> Fourth Article. Errors of men of the world and statesmen concerning the affairs and practices of religion.<br> Fifth Article. What care great kings have taken for the worship of God.<br> Sixth Article. Religious motives peculiar to kings. First Article. That justice is founded on religion.<br> Second Article. On government which is called arbitrary.<br> Third Article. On legislation and on judgments.<br> Fourth Article. On the virtues which must accompany justice.<br>