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Lets not play with words, it serves no purpose (as we are not in a political discussion) ....when the word "Catholic" is used in most cases the intended meaning is the Roman Catholic church. I do recognise that in a broader sense that the term catholic is more inclusive...but is rarely used as such, other than those in church theology . Just ask any protestant if they are a Catholic and see what response you get).

It wasn't until recent years that the RC Church recognized other Christian Churches....maybe for a number of historic and internal organizational reasons. The prevailing theory....and it was that....was Christ's words indicated that only the Roman Catholic church was to be Gods church, and the RC Pope Gods agent on Earth. (To me and millions of others, this is not the correct interpretation) This message was spread to RC followers was that other Christian churches were not following Gods will and direction (Orthodox, Protestant and others).... This thinking has been adjusted ....but only somewhat so....now that all Christian churches and christians are on a similar course...and some day will unify....but, under the RC church and the Pope. I would not hold my breath on that one.

No misinterpretation of the Priests words on my part , he made it clear, as I recall a that followers of the local protestant churches would not enter heaven, as they were not followers of the one and only Christian church...as tasked by Christ and God...the Roman Catholic church. This message was repeated more than once.