what does Imprimatur mean?

[Monica4316]

Hi,

if a Catholic book has the “Imprimatur”, does that mean it’s safe for Catholics to read it? (and that we’re allowed to read it by the Church). What if a book has the Imprimatur printed on it, but no Nihil Obstat?

Thank you!

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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