Is body piercing a sin?

[catholic219]

Hi, can you please tell me if body piercing (the tongue in particular) is a sin in the Catholic faith? Thank you.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should help you understand the Church’s position on tattoos and body piercings. 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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