The differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics are normally defined in terms of doctrine—papal in fallibility, Marianism, the nature of the church. But there is a difference that lies ...

Protestant beliefs sprang from this initial ... the same goes for the Catholic vs. Christian distinction. All Catholics are Christian, but not all Christians consider themselves Catholic.

Mariann Edgar Budde serves in the Episcopal Church, which affirms the LGBTQ community. The Catholic Church does not allow women to serve as bishops.