Catholic sort of joint (9)

I believe the answer is:

universal

I believe this is a double definition.

'catholic' is the first definition.
(both can mean eclectic or widespread)

'sort of joint' is the second definition.
(universal joint is a type of joint)

(Other definitions for universal that I've seen before include "Worldwide or cosmic" , "Without exception" , "Widespread, worldwide" , "for general viewing" , "Applying throughout the world" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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