Texts that may be reproduced
Public-domain Scripture, patristic and catechetical editions are reproduced with source discipline and edition clarity.
Sources and rights
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Katholon distinguishes public-domain texts, licensed editions, official links, scholarly sources and creator work.
Texts that require permission
Modern translations, modern catechism editions and copyrighted scholarly editions need permission before full-text use.
Official editions
Official Church editions are cited and linked when reproduction requires formal permission.
Current source families
| Family | Use | Handling |
|---|---|---|
| Douay-Rheims public-domain source | Complete online Scripture chapter reading | Use with attribution and cache discipline |
| Vulgate / Greek source editions | Parallel source columns | Use public-domain or licensed editions |
| Catechisms | Doctrine study and comparison | Use verified texts and clear attribution |
| Fathers | Patristic reading | Patristic editions by author, work and book |
Greek sources
Greek source editions
Greek texts are displayed where complete book and chapter alignment is available, never as disconnected fragments beside a continuous reading.
Latin sources
Latin source editions
The Latin column follows complete aligned editions, especially the Vulgate tradition, by book, chapter and verse.