According to Catholic tradition, the Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ. The New Testament records Jesus activities and teaching, his appointment of the twelve Apostles, and his instructions to them to continue his work.

When was the Catholic Church founded and by whom?

Catholic ChurchFounderJesus, according to sacred traditionOrigin1st century Holy Land, Roman EmpireMembers1.345 billion (2019)ClergyBishops: 5,364 Priests: 414,336 Deacons: 48,23819 more rows

How did the Catholic Church begin?

As a branch of Christianity, Roman Catholicism can be traced to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in Roman-occupied Jewish Palestine about 30 CE. Roman Catholicism also holds that Jesus established his disciple St. Peter as the first pope of the nascent church (Matthew 16:18).

When did the Catholic Church begin?

Judea Catholic Church/Founded The history of the Catholic Church begins with the teachings of Jesus Christ, who lived in the 1st century CE in the province of Judea of the Roman Empire. The contemporary Catholic Church says that it is the continuation of the early Christian community established by Jesus.