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There is still time to receive a plenary indulgence during Lent
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Mar 20, 2024 / 07:00 am Did you know that there are several ways you can gain a plenary indulgence during Lent? There are actually four ways you can receive one. Even though Lent is nearly over, there is still plenty of time for you …
Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 25, 2023 / 08:00 am This year, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence from Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Feb. 2, 2024, the feast of the Presentation in the Temple of Our …
On Aug. 2, you can get this St. Francis-themed indulgence
By Carl Bunderson Denver, Colo., Jul 28, 2023 / 07:00 am The feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Portiuncula and its associated indulgence is a way to focus on the importance of Mary and the Franciscan tradition in the Church, according to one friar. The Aug. 2 feast is …
Vatican grants plenary indulgence for St. Thomas Aquinas jubilee celebrations
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jul 15, 2023 / 09:00 am The Vatican is granting a plenary indulgence to anyone who participates in the two years of jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas Aquinas leading up to the 800th anniversary of his birth. Beginning with the 700th anniversary of Aquinas’ canonization on …
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for third annual Grandparents’ Day this month
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 5, 2023 / 10:58 am The Vatican will again offer a plenary indulgence to mark the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 23. The indulgence can be received by grandparents, the elderly, and all Catholics who, “motivated by the true spirit …
Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Here’s how to obtain a plenary indulgence
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Apr 15, 2023 / 06:00 am What do a certain Polish nun and a certain Polish pope have in common? They both became saints and they were both instrumental in the institution of Divine Mercy Sunday, which offers many graces to the faithful. Be sure to …
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2022
by CNA Staff CNA Staff, Apr 11, 2022 / 10:43 am A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary and all the saints to remove the temporal punishment due to sin. The indulgence applies to sins already forgiven. A plenary …
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly on Grandparents’ Day
by CNA Staff Vatican City, May 30, 2022 / 08:20 am The Vatican announced on Monday that Catholics can obtain a plenary indulgence by visiting an elderly person on the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. A decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary on May 30 said that the indulgence is available …
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week
by CNA Staff CNA Staff, Mar 31, 2021 / 12:43 am MT (CNA).- A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary and all the saints to remove the temporal punishment due to sin. The indulgence applies to sins already forgiven. …
How to get a plenary indulgence any day this November 2021
By Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 2, 2021 / 07:42 am Did you know that you can get a plenary indulgence any day this November? It’s true. The Vatican has decided to grant Catholics who visit a cemetery to pray for the dead on any day in the month of …