Even the Catholic states, after the beginning of the sixteenth century, advanced far in the way of frequent ruptures with the Church.

Unionists feared a loss of political power and economic wealth in a predominantly rural, nationalist, Catholic home-rule state.

He also rejected the idea that Ireland was a Catholic state.

"Muslims," she added, "should know when they come here that this is a Catholic state."

Some elected to remain here upon completing the program and, in a predominantly Catholic state short of priests, went to work for the Archdiocese.

Irish Catholics made careers for themselves in the armies of many Catholic European states.

Some felt unwelcome in a predominantly Catholic and irridentist nationalist state.

He outlined justifications for an attack on the Catholic states and other measures to be taken.

It was founded as an instrument of forming a new leadership class for a future Catholic state.

I know that it is forbidden in all Catholic states on pain of death.