Is there salvation outside the church?

[DoxieMama]

The catechism 832 says "Each particular church is “catholic”’ Does that also include Protestant churches, like Lutheran? Elsewhere, it says “outside the church there is no salvation”. Is this true?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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Recommended Reading:

• Extra ecclesiam nulla salus
• ** Salvation Outside of the Church**
• ** What is invincible ignorance?**
• ** How can the Church accept salvation for Protestants?**
• Should Catholics try to evangelize Protestants?