Catholicism is a religious tradition that is practiced worldwide with an estimate of 1.1 billion members. Catholicism traces history back to Jesus of Nazareth during the Roman Empire period. Catholicism was originated during the early beginning of Christianity, and is a much more complex institution in comparison to Christianity. Catholic tradition says that the Catholic Church was founded by Jesus, while The New Testament teaches the activities and teaching of Jesus Christ. It is said that Saint Peter was the first bishop (pope) of Rome which leads us to today in having Pope Francis. The Catholic Church claims that its origin is the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, it also declares itself as the church that was built by
