Noun
/ˈoʊld ˈkæθəlɪks/
"Old Catholics" refers to a group of Christians who separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 19th century due to disagreements primarily concerning the dogma of papal infallibility, which was defined by the First Vatican Council in 1870. They maintain traditional Catholic beliefs but reject the authority of the Pope and have developed their own ecclesiastical structure.
The Old Catholics established their own communities in various countries in the late 19th century.
Los Viejos Católicos establecieron sus propias comunidades en varios países a finales del siglo XIX.
Many Old Catholics celebrate the Eucharist in a manner similar to Roman Catholics, but without papal authority.
Muchos Viejos Católicos celebran la Eucaristía de una manera similar a la de los Católicos Romanos, pero sin la autoridad papal.
Old Catholics engage in ecumenical dialogues to promote unity among different Christian denominations.
Los Viejos Católicos participan en diálogos ecuménicos para promover la unidad entre las diferentes denominaciones cristianas.
The term "Old Catholics" does not appear to be frequently used in idiomatic expressions. However, various phrases can be formed that address the themes surrounding traditionalism or theological divisions:
“Stuck in the past like the Old Catholics”
“Atrapados en el pasado como los Viejos Católicos” – This phrase can describe individuals or groups who resist change due to a preference for traditional values.
“Seeking common ground, unlike the Old Catholics”
“Buscando un terreno común, a diferencia de los Viejos Católicos” – Referring to the difficulty in achieving consensus when some ideologies are rigid.
“In the shadow of the Old Catholics”
“A la sombra de los Viejos Católicos” – This can denote being influenced or overshadowed by traditional beliefs.
The term "Old Catholics" comes from a combination of "old," indicating their traditionalist stance and "Catholics," denoting their Christian faith stemming from the Catholic tradition. The schism arose primarily during the 19th century in opposition to certain modern dogmas embraced by the Roman Catholic Church.