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    Type
    Generic top-level domain
    Registry
    PCCS
    Operator
    Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) (Pontifical Council for Social Communication)
    Launched
    Registration term
    1–10 years
    DNSSEC
    Supported
    IDN
    Supported

    About .католик domain

    .католик is a proposed IDN gTLD (generic top-level domain) in the Russian script. It is categorized as a Community gTLD, intended to be a closed, restricted namespace. The applicant and intended registry operator is the Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS), the media and communications arm of the Vatican. The delegation of this string is contingent upon the success of its application in ICANN's New gTLD Program.

    Who can register .католик domain

    Registration for .католик domains will be restricted and not open to the general public. Use of a domain may be granted at the sole discretion of the PCCS to formally recognized affiliates of the Catholic Church. Eligible entities are expected to include recognized dioceses, religious orders, and Catholic Church-affiliated institutions. The PCCS maintains the official list of affiliates recognized by the Holy See as being part of the Church and thus eligible.

    How to register .католик domain

    As a proposed closed TLD not allocated through commercial registrars, the process differs from standard registrations. The registry operator, the PCCS, will internally manage all allocations. Eligible entities must be recognized affiliates on the official list maintained by the Holy See. Requests for domain names would be submitted directly to the registry for approval, and domains would be granted at the PCCS's sole discretion, not purchased via a public checkout flow.

    Typical uses of .католик domain

    The .католик extension is intended for use by the global Catholic community communicating in Russian. Its primary use will be for officially recognized entities such as dioceses, parishes, religious orders, and affiliated institutions to establish their online presence. It provides a dedicated, trusted namespace for these organizations, distinguishing their official communications within the Russian-speaking Catholic world. Users would choose it to signal their formal affiliation and authority.

    Tips for registering .католик domain

    • This will be a closed TLD; domains are not sold publicly but are granted at the registry's discretion to approved affiliates.
    • Registration eligibility is strictly limited to entities on the official list of Catholic Church affiliates recognized by the Holy See.
    • As a community-based proposal, it may implement specific policies regarding content and use to align with the registry's values.

    Frequently asked questions about .католик domain

    Who operates .католик domain?The registry for .католик domains is PCCS, administered by Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus (PCCS) (Pontifical Council for Social Communication).
    Who can register a .католик domain?

    Registration is not open to the public. Only entities formally recognized as affiliates of the Catholic Church by the Holy See are eligible. This includes specific organizations like dioceses, religious orders, and Church-affiliated institutions. The registry operator maintains the definitive list and grants use at its sole discretion.

    Can I transfer a .католик domain between registrars?

    Transfer policies for .католик would be defined by the registry operator, the PCCS. Given the closed nature of the TLD, domain transfers would likely be an internal administrative process between approved entities, not a standard inter-registrar transfer. Any transfer would presumably require registry approval to ensure the receiving party remains an eligible affiliate.

    What happens if an organization loses its status as a recognized affiliate?

    The registry would likely have policies to reclaim or suspend domains if an organization ceases to be a recognized affiliate of the Catholic Church. This is common in closed community TLDs to maintain namespace integrity. Registrants should expect their right to use the domain to be contingent on maintaining their eligible status as defined by the registry.

    Will there be a sunrise period for trademark holders?

    As a closed TLD intended for a specific community, a standard sunrise period for trademark holders may not apply. The allocation process is based on organizational affiliation rather than trademark priority. However, the registry's application may include specific mechanisms to address potential conflicts with intellectual property rights within its community framework.

    Can an eligible entity register multiple .католик domains?

    The registry operator will set the policy on how many domains a single eligible entity can hold. In similar closed TLDs, registries often allow multiple registrations to cover different ministries, projects, or geographic areas, provided they all serve the organization's official purposes. All registrations would still be subject to the registry's approval and discretion.