He found the idea of indulgences repugnant. Indulgences were a shameful way of collecting money for the Church. The idea was that you could lessen your time in purgatory by donating money to the Church. You could basically "buy" your way into Heaven.
No. Hugh Grant and Richard E Grant are not at all related.
No, no relation. Cary Grant was a stage name; Hugh Grant uses his birth name.
Grant Shapps's birth name is Grant David Shapps.
Grant Warnock's birth name is Grant Ashley Warnock.
Roman Catholic AnswerThere is no such thing as a "grant from the Catholic Church forgiving sins"; it sounds like you are asking about indulgences, as there is a common misconception of many protestants that indulgences are a grant to forgive sins, I don't know where that came from but it's not true. Indulgences can be earned by someone who is in a state of grace, in other words, someone who has already had their sins forgiven by God in the confessional, not otherwise. There is no other normal way, on this earth, to have your sins forgiven then in the confessional, and that is most definitely not an indulgence.
.Catholic AnswerHe shouldn't and he doesn't. Any bishop of a diocese can issue indulgences for his diocese. The only difference with the Pope is that his jurisdiction extends over the entire world, not just Rome, of which he is the Bishop.
Catholic Church who was authorized to grant papal indulgences, which were believed to provide forgiveness for sins. They were responsible for selling indulgences, which were certificates that ensured a person's entrance into heaven or reduced their time in purgatory. Pardoners often faced criticism for their corrupt practices and exploitation of people's religious beliefs.
They are not pardons. They are called indulgences and they can be earned by pious acts and will shorten or eliminate time in Purgatory.
Pope Leo X was accused by Martin Luther of selling indulgences or allowing the sale of indulgences.
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.
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.
Francis Edward Hagedorn has written: 'General legislation on indulgences' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Indulgences, Indulgences (Canon law)
There were many clerics of all ranks 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?