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The .catholic TLD is a community-focused domain reserved for entities affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. It was created to provide an official online space for the Holy See, dioceses, religious orders, and other Catholic institutions recognized by the Vatican. While the term 'catholic' is sometimes used more broadly, this TLD is specifically managed by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications on behalf of the Holy See.
Registration is restricted to the Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) and its officially recognized affiliates, such as dioceses, religious orders, and Catholic institutions listed in the Annuario Pontificio.
Registration pricing for .catholic is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .catholic TLD was approved under ICANN's New gTLD Program in 2016 and delegated to the Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS), a department of the Holy See. The application faced objections over the use of the term 'catholic,' with some arguing it could represent other Christian traditions. However, the Independent Objector concluded that the Holy See represents the vast majority of Catholics and is appropriately positioned to manage the TLD.
The .catholic TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .catholic TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
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Applicants must be formally recognized by the Holy See as a Catholic institution, as listed in the Annuario Pontificio. Registration is granted solely at the discretion of the Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS).
The .catholic TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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