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is a significant tradition in the Roman Catholic Church, as it offers believers a dedicated period for forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and the remission of sins. Its roots lie in the biblical ...

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The Hebrew Bible, which Christians call the Old Testament, offers instructions about celebrating a Jubilee every 50 years.

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