Do Catholics believe in Magic?

[Verka]

Hello

I understand the practice of witchcraft and the occult are forbidden by the Catholic Church but I’m unsure as to why. Does the Catholic Church teach that magic is a real tangible force in the world to be abhorred?

Thank you

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

These links should be helpful for understanding the Catholic position on the occult. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
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