Who operates the .catholic registry?

.catholic is operated by Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) (Pontifical Council for Social Communication), and was introduced in 2015. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.

New Generic TLD

.catholic

Catholic

Type

New Generic TLD

Introduced

2015

Registry Operator

Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) (Pontifical Council for Social Communication)

Registration

Registration is restricted to bona fide Catholic Church entities and affiliated organizations approved by the Holy See.

About .catholic

The .catholic TLD is a community TLD reserved for the global Catholic Church and its affiliated institutions. It is operated by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, an arm of the Holy See, and is part of the Vatican's online presence alongside .vatican. Registration is limited to verified Catholic organizations.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .catholic domain?: .catholic has registration requirements: Registration is restricted to bona fide Catholic Church entities and affiliated organizations approved by the Holy See.
Who operates the .catholic registry?: .catholic is operated by Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) (Pontifical Council for Social Communication), and was introduced in 2015. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.