Papal apostolic blessing [What is it?]

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What is the history, kinds and effects of the papal apostolic blessing?

-- Hyunjung Kim (lg0433@ppp.kornet21.net), June 24, 1998

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Response to Papal apostolic blessing

Hi Hyunjung,

The Apostolic Blessing given by the Pope or on certain occasions by Cardinals, Bishops and Abotts. This blessing carries with it a Plenary Indulgence. (assuming that the person receiving the blessing is in the proper dispositions of soul, has received the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Communion within the required time, etc.) Also note that the blessing given by the Pope can be received by anyone watching LIVE TV or hearing LIVE radio at the time the blessing is given. (again assuming the same as above.)

-- Rich Pohlman S.F.O. (REPSFO@Prodigy.net), June 24, 1998.


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