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Indulgence Forgiveness Punishment Due Past Sins Granted Catholic

Front indulgence
Back The forgiveness of the punishment due for past sins, granted by the Catholic Church authorities as a reward for a pious act. Martin Luther's protest against the sale of these is often seen as touching off the Protestant Reformation.

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