Catholic Church of Freedonia
 Catholic Church of Freedonia
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| About | |
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| Leadership | Pope:  Ervoss
Cardinal: |
| Headquarters | Vatican |
| Founded | May 5, 2026 |
| Status | Active |
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About
- The Catholic Church of Freedonia is a structured religious organization that spans all across Freedonia, inspired by the hierarchy and traditions of the real life Catholic Church. It serves as both a spiritual authority and a social hub across realms, settlements, and nations.
- Founded by Ervoss &
Hyperluminous in the early morning of May 5th, 2026, the idea is to blend real life Catholicism with MCO.
Theology
- The theology of the Catholic Church of Freedonia is almost 1:1 with that of the real life Catholic Church. However, there are some differences/additions that allow for a smoother implementation of the faith into the world of MCO.
Church Tradition
The following subsections will outline the Catholic Church of Freedonia’s unique traditions that differ from that of the real life Catholic Church.
Papal Conclave
- Similar to how it occurs in real life, Papal Elections will occur when the current Pope decides to step down or is completely inactive for 180 consecutive days and a call for an election is made by a Cardinal and the resolution is agreed to by a simple majority of Cardinals.
College of Cardinals
- The College of Cardinals is the highest advisory and electoral body in the Catholic Church under the Pope.
- Its purpose is essentially two things – governance support during a Pope’s life and choosing a new Pope after his death or resignation.
Sainthood
- Real life Catholic Canon Law applies, alongside the addition of banned players having the possibility of being canonized as a saint.
How to Become a Member
- Reach out to any Priest, Bishop, Archbishop, Cardinal, or The Pope and they will guide you on how to join.
- There is no need to be a Catholic in real life. Anyone is free to join, even those that are simply interested in learning of Jesus or are on the fence about Christianity.
Hierarchy
Based on the hierarchy of the real life Catholic Church, this list does not include other titles that are sometimes given to individuals.
Leadership
Pope
Ervoss is the first, and current Pope, of the Catholic Church of Freedonia.
The Pope is the title given to the Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church of Freedonia. In real life, the Pope is viewed as the apostolic successor to the apostle Saint Peter and acts as the supreme pontiff and spiritual authority for over a billion Catholics globally.
Cardinal
Hyperluminous - First Cardinal and Dean of the College of Cardinals of Freedonia.
A Cardinal is typically a Bishop or Archbishop appointed by the Pope to serve as an advisor and papal elector.
Upper Clergy
Archbishop
Bishop
Lower Clergy
Priest
Deacon
A Deacon is an ordained minister in the Catholic Church, ranking below Priests and Bishops. They receive the first level of the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
Laity
Laypeople
The laity, with members often referred to as “layperson”, “layman”, or “laywoman”, are non-ordained and non-clergymen of the Church.
Religious Orders
Any member of the Church may submit a proposal to a Bishop level clergy member or higher for the establishment of a religious order within the Catholic Church of Freedonia. Upon discussion and consultation, a final request shall be proposed to The Pope. The Pope will then accept or deny the request.
List of Religious Orders
In order of founding:
- * Carthusians of Freedonia (May 5, 2026)
List of Churches
In order of construction date:
- * St. Mary Chapel in Keep of the Eternal Tree (May 5, 2026)
- * St. Joseph Cathedral in North Of Nowhere (Planned)
- * St. Maximilian Kolbe Chapel in the Fire Nation Isles (Planned)
- * St. Peter's Basilica in The Vatican (Planned)
- * Archbasilica of St. John Lateran (Planned)
Vatican City
- Vatican City is a planned settlement that will act as the Holy Capital of the Catholic Church of Freedonia. Serving as the Papal Seat of the Holy See and Church alike.
Disclaimer
The intention behind this ingame religious organization is to spread the word of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And while the Catholic Church of Freedonia is based on and inspired by the real life Catholic Church, we wanted to make some alterations to allow a more fun and inviting experience. There is no intention for the Catholic Church of Freedonia to be a form of blasphemy or heresy. All roles, decisions, and “teachings” are in good faith but should not necessarily be considered as true Catholic practices/teachings.