Catholic Dictionary
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CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT
A modern revival of Pentecostalism in many Christian churches, including Roman Catholic. The term "charismatic" is preferred in Catholic circles to "Pentecostal," which is more commonly used by Protestant leaders of the movement.
