Pope
Francis offers Dominicans indulgence for Jubilee
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has granted the possibility of
receiving a plenary indulgence for all the faithful taking part in the Jubilee
marking the 800th anniversary of the Order of Preachers, better known as the
Dominican Order. This includes those participating in celebrations both
internationally and in each Dominican province.
The terms and conditions to receive the indulgence are described
in thedocument sent
by the Apostolic Penitentiary. Pope Francis has also encouraged all the priests
of the Dominican Order to make themselves available to celebrate the Sacrament
of Penance in all Jubilee places and frequently administer the Holy Communion
to the infirm.
The Order began their year-long Jubilee celebration with a Mass
in Rome’s Santa Sabina Church, located on the Aventine Hill. The church serves
as the motherhouse of the Dominicans.
On Sunday, Pope Francis greeted the Dominicans who had gathered
in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus address.
“I greet the representatives of the Order of Preachers
(Dominicans) who, yesterday, commenced the eight centenary of their foundation,
that the Lord may bless them abundantly on this occasion. And many thanks
for all you do in and for the Church.”
St. Dominic was born in 1170 in Caleruega, Spain. He and his
companions adopted their rule of life in Toulouse in 1215. The Dominican family
currently includes Friars, Contemplative Nuns, Religious Sisters, and
associated laity.
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