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Summary
- Catholics believe in the Holy Trinity as one God in three Persons, while Mormons believe in a plurality of gods with God the Father having a physical body.
- Catholics view salvation as grace-based and connected to sacraments, while Mormons see it as involving progression towards godhood with different degrees of glory.
- Catholic worship is liturgical and sacramental, whereas Mormon services are less formal, and only select members participate in secret temple rituals.
- The Catholic Church has a hierarchical clergy structure with the Pope at the top, while Mormon leadership includes a lay priesthood and a prophet who receives ongoing revelations.
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