70 - How Indulgences Work

Crash Course Catholicism

What's an indulgence? How do I obtain one? Is it true that the Catholic church sold indulgences in the past?
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on penance and contrition in the lead-up to Holy Week.
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References and further reading/listening/viewing:

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 1471-79.
• Pope Paul VI, Indulgentiarum Doctrina
• USCCB, "Indulgences and our Spiritual Life"
• Catholic Encyclopedia, "Indulgences"
• Catholic Answers,
  • "Myths about Indulgences"
  • "Understanding Indulgences in the Catholic Faith"
  • "How to Explain the Doctrine of Indulgences"
  • "What is Attachment to Sin?"
  • "Primer on Indulgences"
  • "What is the sin of Simony?"
• Ascenscion Presents,
  • "Did the Church Ever Sell Indulgences?"
  • "Do Catholics Still Do Indulgences? (feat. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.)"
  • "Absolution and Indulgences: Two Distinct Gifts from God"
  • "Giving the Gift of the Plenary Indulgence"
• The Catechism in a Year
  • "Day 202: How Confession Heals"
  • "Day 203: The Purpose of Indulgences"
• The Catholic Weekly, "Q and A with Fr Flader: Conditions for indulgences"
• Catholic News Agency, "How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2024"