The comprehensive exposition of Catholic doctrine! Here are the essential elements of our faith presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to read and know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives, and prays.This second edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church has been revised in accordance with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997. It also has been enhanced by the addition of more than 100 pages that feature the following: - An analytical index translated from the Latin text- A glossary of termsIncludes the 2018 revision of no. 2267 promulgated by Pope Francis.