Pope announces special day of celebrating forgiveness

Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

Pope Francis has announced 24 hours of special opportunities for prayer, Confession and forgiveness on March 29-30.

This will happen in Rome and in parishes and dioceses around the world.

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