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.CATHOLIC Domain

A top-level domain specifically for Catholic institutions, organizations, and entities affiliated with the Catholic Church.

gTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS)
WHOIS Server: whois.afilias-srs.net
Introduced: 2016

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registration is restricted to Catholic institutions and organizations officially recognized by the Catholic Church.
Average Pricing: Varies
RDAP Server: https://rdap.afilias.net/rdap/catholic/

Launch Dates & Availability

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Sunrise Period Start:2018-05-16
Sunrise Period End:2018-06-15
General Availability:2018-09-14
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registration is restricted to Catholic institutions and organizations officially recognized by the Catholic Church.

Additional Information

A generic top-level domain (gTLD) specifically created for use by Catholic organizations and entities.

The .CATHOLIC domain is available in multiple scripts, including .天主教 (Chinese), .カトリック (Japanese), and .كاثوليك (Arabic).It was created to provide a trusted online space for authentic Catholic presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A top-level domain specifically for Catholic institutions, organizations, and entities affiliated with the Catholic Church. The .CATHOLIC TLD is managed by Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) and was introduced in 2016.

Registration for .CATHOLIC domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Catholic institutions and organizations officially recognized by the Catholic Church.

Pricing for .CATHOLIC domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.

WHOIS information for .CATHOLIC domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.afilias-srs.net. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.afilias.net/rdap/catholic/ for more structured data access.

Many accredited domain registrars support .CATHOLIC domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.

The .CATHOLIC domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.