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Indulgence is a remission/absolution from your sins given by the priests. It could be a good deed or some prayers, or helping the poor, or going on to the Crusades. The trouble with indulgences came when more often the Church charged a sum of money for absolution/pardon. Martin Luther started Reformation (1517) with his 95 theses on Church abuses including selling indulgenses.
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∙ 7y agoAn indulgence was a gift of money to the Catholic Church for forgiveness of sins of the person who was giving the money.
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What is the name for pardons from the pope?
They are not pardons. They are called indulgences and they can be earned by pious acts and will shorten or eliminate time in Purgatory.
Who was the Catholic pope that sold indulgences?
Pope Leo X was accused by Martin Luther of selling indulgences or allowing the sale of indulgences.
Were there pre paid indulgences for future sins and is this still practiced?
Indulgences are not forgiveness for future sins. They are a lessening of punishment in Purgatory for sins already forgiven. Indulgences are gained by certain spiritual and corporal works of devotion but paying for indulgences ended with the Council of Trent.
Were there pre-paid indulgences for future sins and is this still practiced?
Indulgences are not forgiveness for future sins. They are a lessening of punishment in Purgatory for sins already forgiven. Indulgences are gained by certain spiritual and corporal works of devotion but paying for indulgences ended with the Council of Trent.
What has the author Francis Edward Hagedorn written?
Francis Edward Hagedorn has written: 'General legislation on indulgences' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Indulgences, Indulgences (Canon law)
Who was the monk that was selling indulgences in the holy roman empire?
There were many clerics of all ranks selling indulgences.
What was the practice that Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
What was that practice Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
What document freed the Catholics of punishment for sins?
No document ever freed Catholics of punishment for sins. You are probably thinking of indulgences. Indulgences themselves are based on the spiritual disciplines of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. These spiritual disciplines along with confession, good intentions, and prayer for the Holy Father are what are required to gain a plenary indulgence. At some periods in history, there have been incidences of unscrupulous people forging documents declaring indulgences, perhaps this is what you are thinking of. Currently all Indulgences are contained in the Enchiridion of Indulgences or (in English) known as the Manual of Indulgences or Handbook of Indulgences. (see below).
What does the RC church teach about indulgences for those who have died?
People who have died and are being purified in purgatory can not obtain indulgences for themselves. However, those on earth can help them in their purification process by obtaining indulgences for them.
What is the plural of indulgence?
Indulgences
