[mrsyarbie]

The Roman Catholic Church is the original Catholic Church however I have heard of several other churches who are Catholic and like the Greek Orthodox they do not recongnize the Pope as the head of the church. They also allow divorced Catholics to receive communion which is one reason many Catholics have left the Roman Catholic Church. Actually the Episcopal church is so similiar to Catholic. Preists marry, and divorce is frowned upon however and you must go thru an annulment process very similar to the Catholic church to remarry and the Episcopal Bishop much approve. The mass is almost the same and divorced people may receive Communion. Confession is not one to one behind a closed door with the priest unless you request it.. I grew up a Roman Catholic but have I attended the Episcopal church and find it welcoming. I agree it is interesting to visit differant churches because I don't think as most of us do it does not matter where you go...