Echoes Seeking an indulgence as an act of faith Published 1/12/2024 thebostonpilot.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thebostonpilot.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
In 1517, the German theologian Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to Wittenberg s Castle Church door, attacking indulgences, a Catholic practice that, according to church teachings, can reduce or eliminate punishment
The Catholic Church practice of granting indulgences, criticized by Martin Luther in the 16th century, still exists, as part of the doctrine – but in a different form.