Roman Catholicism

Roman Catholicism (or simply Catholicism) is a branch of Christianity founded on Earth in the 1st century, C.E. It is distinct from the other main branches of the Christian faith, Protestantism and Orthodox.

In 2115, church guidelines and encycllicals from the Fifth Vatican Council (aka "Vatican V") were ratified. One of its resolutions allowed for a non-Terran to be Pope. This caused a major schism within the Catholic Church. (mentioned in : "Renée)

During the so-called "Klingon Spring", during which relations between the Federation and Klingon Empire were fairly relaxed, the Roman Catholic Church appointed Kej'ric of the House of Kej'tar Bishop of Qo'noS in 2256. (The Starfleet Museum: Avenger- and Predator-Class Destroyers)

The Pope in the late 23rd century was Pope Gregory the New, an Andorian. (Orion Press)

Known adherents

 * Helena Adiwoso
 * Father Martin LiBrandi, pastor, St. Joseph of Cupertino's parish. (Star Trek: Shadowstar Station)
 * Angela Martine-Teller
 * Esteban Velasco (Star Trek: Shadowstar Station: "Esteban")