A Roman Catholic Bible online is not just “a Bible on a website.” It is Scripture according to the Roman Catholic canon: 73 books, read in the Church, for the Church.
Read yours free: Roman Catholic Bible online at Catholic Bible Online.
What Makes It Roman Catholic?
- Canon of 73 books affirmed by the Church
- Deuterocanonical books included as inspired
- Reading with Tradition — liturgy, Fathers, Catechism
- Christ at the center — Old Testament fulfilled in the New
Learn key terms in our Catholic Dictionary (Canon, Tradition, Magisterium).
Deuterocanonical Books You Will Find Online
- Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)
- Baruch, 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees
- Additions to Esther and Daniel
These books matter for Catholic doctrine (for example, prayer for the dead in 2 Maccabees) and for the Church’s prayer life.
How to Explore the Roman Catholic Bible Online
- Open the Bible index
- Read a Gospel chapter
- Add one deuterocanonical chapter this week (try Tobit)
- Study with Bible Timeline and Biblical Maps
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FAQ
Is “Roman Catholic Bible” different from “Catholic Bible”?
In common search language, people mean the same: the Catholic canon used in the Latin Church. Eastern Catholic Churches share the same essential faith; this site presents the standard Catholic biblical canon for English readers.
Read the Roman Catholic Bible Online
Begin at catholicbibleonline.com/bible—all 73 books, free, for prayer and study.