Fr. Juan Ortiz has said he reached the scene of the accident on a metro overpass in Mexico shortly after it occurred Monday evening, giving general absolution to the victims. “I got as close as I could, at a safe distance, I prayed for the dead, for the injured, and gave general absolution,” he told Read more
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Coronavirus revives the old, ushers in the new in Catholic practice
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
With the coronavirus forcing church closures and limiting access to sacraments, the Catholic Church has dusted off some old practices that perhaps had fallen into disuse, while also availing itself of new means of ensuring faithful can access the essentials. With increasing numbers of people confined at home with no access to Mass or confession, Read more
England bishops looked at general absolution for Jubilee
Friday, December 11th, 2015The bishops of England and Wales have discussed whether parishes might celebrate the Third Rite of Reconciliation during the Year of Mercy. But at their November meeting, the bishops did not approve the move, despite some lively discussion. Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth wrote that the bishops acknowledged that valid conditions required for general absolution Read more