Tattoos?

[Mary_Sporleder]

Dear Apologist,
Does the Catholic Church approve of people getting tattoos? If so how do you explain that to people who convert to Catholicism? My friend is thinking about getting one and I have asked others opinions and I have got vague answers.

Mary Sporleder

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should be helpful for understanding the Church’s position on tattoos. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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