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Morals: §2481 — Tolle Lege

Catechism

§2481

Morals › … › III. Offenses Against Truth

Boasting or bragging is an offense against truth. So is irony aimed at disparaging someone by maliciously caricaturing some aspect of his behavior.

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Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican.va)