In how many days was the world created?

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Hey… I have a lingering question!

The Bible says that the world was created in six days, and I firmly believe that, but why is it that I’m constantly hearing, from priests and religious as well, that maybe it wasn’t six actual days?

Are they trying to “limit God” saying He didn’t? They don’t say that He didn’t specifically but they do say maybe He spent longer on it… Some say it could have been billions of years instead of just six. What is the official Church’s teaching on this? And why do people think this way? Thank you!
 
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These links should be helpful for understanding the Church’s teachings on the interpretation of the creation accounts in Genesis. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.
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