catolice

Catolice is the feminine plural form of the Romanian adjective catolic, used to describe people or things related to Catholics or Catholicism. In Romanian, catolice can modify feminine nouns (for example, "femeile catolice" – the Catholic women) and contrasts with masculine plural "catolici" or feminine singular "catolică".

The term derives from Latin catholicus, via French catholique and English Catholic, and shares its core meaning of universality in the sense of the universal Church. It appears in phrases that relate to Catholic identity, practices, or institutions, typically within Romanian-language contexts.

In religious usage, the Catholic Church, or simply Catholicism, is the largest Christian denomination, tracing its authority to the apostles and the Bishop of Rome, the Pope. It emphasizes sacraments, apostolic succession, the veneration of Mary and the saints, and the authority of church tradition alongside Scripture. The Latin liturgical rites are common in many communities worldwide, though local languages and rites vary.

Demographically, Catholics are present across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, with varying degrees of adherence in different regions. The Catholic Church has played a significant historical role in Western art, education, law, and politics, and it continues to participate in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue as part of contemporary religious life.

Overall, catolice is primarily a grammatical form in Romanian used to describe feminine-plural references to Catholics or Catholicism; for the religion itself, the standard terms are catolicism or catolică in different contexts.