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982 There is no offense, however serious, that the Church cannot forgive. "There is no one, however wicked and guilty, who may not confidently hope for forgiveness, provided his repentance is honest. 529 Christ who died for all men desires that in his Church the gates of forgiveness should always be open to anyone who turns away from sin. 530

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PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

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SECTION TWO: THE PROFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH

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CHAPTER THREE: I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

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ARTICLE 10: "I BELIEVE IN THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS"

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529 Roman Catechism I, 11, 5.

530 Cf. Mt 18:21-22.

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