Plenary Indulgences
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Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Here’s how to obtain a plenary indulgence
St. John Paul II and St. Maria Faustina Kowalska both became saints and they were both instrumental in the institution... Read more
Singing this song on Holy Thursday can purify your soul (and save you time in purgatory)
The “Tantum Ergo” is the last two verses of a Latin hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas. Read more
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2023
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus, Mary, and all the... Read more
Pope Francis becomes first pope in more than 700 years to open the Holy Door in L’Aquila
During a trip to the Italian city of L’Aquila, Pope Francis participated in a centuries-old tradition established by Pope Celestine... Read more
Saint Celestine V and the Catholic Church's first jubilee
Peter of Morrone was an unusual choice for pope: He was not a cardinal but a hermit living in a... Read more
On Aug. 2, you can get this St. Francis-themed indulgence
The feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Porziuncola and its associated indulgence is a way to focus on... Read more
Here’s how to receive a plenary indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
All it takes is a phone call, together with confession, Holy Communion, and prayer. Read more
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly on Grandparents’ Day
The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on July 24. Read more
There is still time to receive a plenary indulgence during Lent
Did you know that there are several ways you can gain a plenary indulgence during Lent? It’s true! There are... Read more
How to get a plenary indulgence any day this November 2021
Did you know that you can get a plenary indulgence any day this November? It’s true. The Vatican has decided... Read more
Catholics can get an indulgence for the dead by praying at a cemetery any day this November
A plenary indulgence remits all temporal punishment due to sin. Read more
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgence for participants in virtual March For Life
Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence for those who take part in this year’s March for Life, an annual... Read more
15 ways to gain an indulgence in the Year of St. Joseph
Until December 2021, there are many new ways that Catholics can receive an indulgence, including entrusting their daily work to... Read more
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgence to Catholics marking Guadalupe feast at home
Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to Catholics celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at home this... Read more
Vatican extends plenary indulgence for the dead throughout November
The Vatican has extended the availability of certain plenary indulgences for the souls in Purgatory, amid the coronavirus pandemic and... Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholics to follow ‘God’s logic’
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to follow “God’s logic” by taking responsibility for the welfare of others. Read more
Holy See grants indulgence to coronavirus patients and Catholics who pray for them
The Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a plenary indulgence for people with COVID-19 and for those who care for them,... Read more
Vatican official highlights confession on All Saints, All Souls Day
It is fitting for Catholics to go to confession on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and to pray... Read more
Indulgence available for participants in National Prayer Vigil for Life
The Holy See has granted that a plenary indulgence may be obtained by those who participate in the National Prayer... Read more
Participating in the March for Life? There’s an indulgence for that.
Catholics participating in the 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19 will be able to receive a... Read more
