.كاثوليك
.كاثوليك (xn--mgbi4ecexp in the DNS) is a generic extension, run by Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) (Pontifical Council for Social Communication) since 2016. Anyone can register a .كاثوليك name through a registrar that sells it.
| In the DNS | xn--mgbi4ecexp |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic |
| Registry operator | Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) (Pontifical Council for Social Communication) |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 1 December 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.xn--mgbi4ecexp/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.xn--mgbi4ecexp |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/xn--mgbi4ecexp |
Look up a .كاثوليك domain
The .كاثوليك registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .كاثوليك domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) (Pontifical Council for Social Communication)
| .catholic | Generic · 2016 |
| .католик | Generic · 2016 |
| .天主教 | Generic · 2016 |
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .كاثوليك extension?
Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) (Pontifical Council for Social Communication) is the registry operator for .كاثوليك. The registry keeps the list of every .كاثوليك name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .كاثوليك domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .كاثوليك name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .كاثوليك created?
.كاثوليك was added to the DNS root zone on 1 December 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .كاثوليك domain?
The .كاثوليك registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.xn--mgbi4ecexp/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.xn--mgbi4ecexp. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .كاثوليك signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .كاثوليك zone is signed, so a .كاثوليك domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.