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In the Christian Europe of the Middle Ages, the Cat Is a Creature of the Devil

Summary by L'Humanité
From the Middle Ages, the cat, especially if it is black of coat, is gradually associated with the devil and accused of engaging in strange Sabbaths – a night gathering of cats responding to the devil's call. A popular folklore widely relayed by official Church texts.
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From the Middle Ages, the cat, especially if it is black of coat, is gradually associated with the devil and accused of engaging in strange Sabbaths – a night gathering of cats responding to the devil's call. A popular folklore widely relayed by official Church texts.

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L'Humanité broke the news on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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