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Here’s how to receive a plenary indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

July 23, 2022 Catholic News Agency 6

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 23, 2022 / 09:30 am (CNA).
On July 24, the Catholic Church celebrates its second annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.This special observance, held on the fourth Sunday of Jul… […]

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Vatican offers plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly on Grandparents’ Day

May 30, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis greets the elderly priest-residents of Casa San Gaetano in Rome on June 17, 2016. / Vatican Media.

Vatican City, May 30, 2022 / 08:20 am (CNA).
The Vatican announced on Monday that Catholics can obtain a plenary indulgence by visit… […]

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Singing this song on Holy Thursday can purify your soul (and save you time in Purgatory)

April 13, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

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Denver Newsroom, Apr 13, 2022 / 12:39 pm (CNA).
Did you know that it is possible to sing a special song of adoration on Holy Thursday and have your soul purified?It’s true, and the song is “Tantum Ergo.”First,… […]

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How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2022

April 11, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

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CNA Staff, Apr 11, 2022 / 10:43 am (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 indul… […]

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There is still time to receive a plenary indulgence during Lent

March 31, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

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Denver Newsroom, Mar 31, 2022 / 09:20 am (CNA).
Did you know that there are several ways you can gain a plenary indulgence during Lent? It’s true! There are actually four ways you … […]

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How to get a plenary indulgence any day this November 2021

November 2, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Denver Newsroom, Nov 2, 2021 / 07:42 am (CNA).
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 th… […]

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Catholics can get an indulgence for the dead by praying at a cemetery any day this November

October 28, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

Cardinale Zuppi prays at a cemetery in San Girolamo della Certosa. / Archdiocese of Bologna

Vatican City, Oct 28, 2021 / 07:12 am (CNA).
This year, the Vatican has decided once again to grant a plenary indulgence to Catholics who visit a cemeter… […]

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