Thursday, June 29, 2006

Catholics can get indulgence for praying for families in early July

By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- To encourage Catholics to attend the Fifth World Meeting of Families in Valencia, Spain, and to recite prayers with their families, Pope Benedict XVI is offering a special spiritual gift, the Vatican said.

"The gift of a plenary indulgence" will be given to those who participate in the July 1-9 meeting in Spain or who gather their own families together in early July to pray for families, the Vatican announced June 27.
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 8:50 AM

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