Catholic Party (Belgium)

The Catholic Party (French: Parti catholique; Dutch: Katholieke Partij) was a Belgian political party established in 1869 as the Confessional Catholic Party (Dutch: Confessionele Katholieke Partij).

Catholic Party
French: Parti catholique
Dutch: Katholieke Partij
Historical leadersCharles Woeste
Paul de Smet de Naeyer
Jules de Burlet
Auguste Beernaert
Gustave Sap
Founded1869
Dissolved1945
Succeeded byChristian Social Party
HeadquartersBrussels
Trade Union wingConfederation of Christian Trade Unions
IdeologyBelgian nationalism
Christian democracy
Conservatism
Political positionCentre-right
ReligionRoman Catholicism
Colours  Gold
  • Politics of Belgium
  • Political parties
  • Elections
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