Church of Rome

Holy Roman Church, Roman Church, or Church of Rome may, in modern contexts, mean:

  • the Diocese of Rome or the Holy See; or
  • the Latin Church; or
  • the Catholic Church.

In historical contexts Roman Church may also refer to

  • the first Christians in Rome
  • the state church of the Roman Empire; or
  • the Byzantine church; or
  • the church of the Holy Roman Empire.

Famous quotes containing the words church and/or rome:

    “The hippopotamus’s day
    Is passed in sleep; at night he hunts;
    God works in a mysterious way—
    The Church can sleep and feed at once.”
    —T.S. (Thomas Stearns)

    “What? Rome dares not desire what you desire? How do you use your absolute power?”
    —Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)