When the Church’s Jubilee Year began Christmas Eve, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to receive the plenary indulgences made available through the year — with the pope himself, entering the holy doors at St. Peter’s Basilica, possibly obtaining the first one of the Jubilee.
But the Jubilee Year has raised questions about what an indulgence is, and where the idea comes from.
Indulge us for a minute, and we’ll answer your questions.
Read Full Article »