Sins of tobacco require more than day's indulgence.(Brief Article)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: December 18, 1998| Author: CROSBY, MICHAEL H. | Copyright information

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On Nov. 29, a papal bull was released with guidelines for Holy Year indulgences. Incarnationis Mysterium included a five-page appendix suggesting various ways for gaining indulgences. Actions ranged from the old (visiting Rome's basilicas) to the new. According to the Catholic News Service, "the church will offer a plenary, or full, indulgence -- one per day -- during the Holy Year for those who go to confession and Communion, and then ... abstain for at least ...

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