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Roman Catholic AnswerThe Church, itself, has nothing to repent of. The doctrine of indulgences is, and always was, sound. The practice of some individuals in the past, as always, has been fraught with errors. This individuals were corrected, and measures were taken to avoid abuses in the future. The doctrine of indulgences is perfectly okay.
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When did the practice of indulgences begin in the Catholic Church?

The practice of indulgences began in the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages, around the 11th century.


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What role did indulgences play in the practices of the Catholic Church during the medieval period?

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Who would sell indulgens?

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Who order the Catholic Church to sell indulgences to help build Saint Peter's Church?

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What did the roman catholic church provide during the middle ages?

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