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Catholic theology and doctrine

  • PurgatoryThe word purgatory entered English via Anglo-Norman and Old French, appearing as a noun perhaps only between 1160 and 1180.
  • Christian mysticismThe Greek word theoria meant contemplation, speculation, or a looking at things. It came from theorein, which means to consider, speculate, or look at.
  • Catholic theologyIn 1992, the Catholic Church published the official Catechism of the Catholic Church. This document serves as a comprehensive summary of the church's…