When was the word "Catholic" first used?

Started by Lorenzo, April 23, 2012, 12:25:58 PM

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Lorenzo

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The word catholic was first popularized by St. Ignatius of Antioch. He said; "Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church." Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle to the Smyrneans, 8:2 (c. A.D. 110).