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This introduction is written by the Catechism’s general editor, Christoph Cardinal Schönborn, and the head of the Bishops Commission for the implementation of the Catechism, Joseph Cardinal Razinger. It provides helpful insights on how to read and study the Catechism. Included are a prehistory of the Catechism, an overview of its structure and contents, its major themes and methods, a special...

The Catechism of the Catholic Church, which Pope John Paul II solemnly presented to the Church on December 7, 1992, has only just begun its career. In a short time it has unleashed a ground swell of approbation around the world. In the countries where it has appeared so far, high sales figures attest to the interest in this work, indeed, to the pressing demand for it. Together with critical reactions, there are, in fact, numerous positive, even touching testimonials of joy over its publication
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