Question

What were indulgences? What do you think they became so popular?

Answer 1

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In the Catholic Church, an indulgence is the remission of punishment caused by sin. ... As indulgences became popular throughout the Middle Ages, so too did their abuse. Church officials sometimes sold indulgences at high costs, or promised spiritual rewards they were not authorized to offer.

Answer 2

In the Catholic Church, an indulgence is the remission of punishment caused by sin. ... As indulgences became popular throughout the Middle Ages, so too did their abuse. Church officials sometimes sold indulgences at high costs, or promised spiritual rewards they were not authorized to offer