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This news was announced in a special of St. The decree of the throne, which proclaims in the coming years to S. In the year of Joseph.
The Catholic Church usually proclaims the massive forgiveness of sins in the so-called “jubilee year”, which takes place every 25 years. Popes periodically declare an extraordinary jubilee year. For example, Pope Francis declared an extraordinary year of mercy in December 2015, valid until November 2016.
Earlier this year, the Vatican announced “massive” forgiveness of sins for the coronavirus and doctors.
“In the current critical health situation, indulgence is directed primarily at the elderly, the sick, the dying and those who suffer, and those who, for important reasons, cannot leave their homes,” the Church said in a statement. .
The pontificate also recalled that St. Joseph is considered the “guardian of the good death.”
Warned to follow government instructions
However, during this week’s services, Francisco pointed out the need to comply with all the norms and rules applied by the authorities regarding the cessation of the coronavirus.
He explained that it was precisely to avoid massive concentrations that the traditional trip to the Plaza de España to deposit a wreath on the statue of Our Lady was abandoned.
Pope Francis did this early in the morning before there were people on the streets.
“However, this will not prevent the Mother of God from receiving the flowers that she values most: prayer, a show of mercy and a heart open to forgiveness,” the Pope said.
The Italian authorities decided that St. Christmas services will be held in all churches in the country until 10 pm on site normally held until 24 hours.
In Lithuania, not only the number of deaths from Covid-19, but also the number of so-called “excess deaths” is growing rapidly, according to the latest statistics. In November, according to preliminary data, the number of deaths in Lithuania increased by more than 30% compared to 2018-2019.
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