Plenary Indulgence. The apostolic pardon is given as part of last rites. The Handbook of Indulgences, 28, says: “Priests who minister the sacraments to the Christian faithful who are in a life ...

He asked pardon on behalf of all in the Church, “especially us men, feeling shame for all the times that we have not recognized and defended the dignity of women, for when we made them mute and ...

Cardinal Jaime Sin, the Roman Catholic cleric who helped lead revolts that ousted two Philippine presidents, died early Tuesday. He was 76.