Interesting. Here's some of what the Frequently Asked Questions About The Catechism Of The Catholic Church, put forth by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, says:
4. What is a brief history of the Catechism?In 1986 Pope John Paul II appointed a Commission of Cardinals and Bishops to develop a compendium of Catholic doctrine.
5.What is the purpose of the Catechism?
d. It is a positive, objective and declarative exposition of Catholic doctrine.
10:What exactly is in the Catechism? The Catechism presents Catholic doctrine within the context of the Church's history and tradition
13: Is the Catechism simply a list of doctrinal formulations?
No. The Catechism presents the history and tradition of the Church's doctrine in a complete yet summary way.
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