Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Catholicism \Ca*thol"i*cism\, n. [Cf. F. catholicisme.]
   1. The state or quality of being catholic or universal;
      catholicity. --Jer. Taylor.

   2. Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view.

   3. The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or
      adherence thereto.

   4. The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or
      adherence thereto.

Source : WordNet®

Catholicism
     n : the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church [syn: {Catholicity}]