The Jubilee Year of Mercy 

The Holy Year will open on 8 December 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Highlights of Pope’s Francis message

1.     The Mercy of God (Indulgence) to all faithful: It is my wish that all believers need to encounter with all people with the mercy of God, so that the faith of every believer may be strengthened. Faithful are called to forgive and forget completely the sins that committed by others as the Father forgives all. For this the faithful are called to make a brief pilgrimage to the Holy Door (the Church) as sign of true conversion. Precisely with the Sacrament of Reconciliation and participation in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and praying for the entire world.

2.     Indulgence to people who are unable to come to the Church: The sick, elderly and lonely people can relate their suffering with the Passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus. Living with faith and joyful hope in their moment of trial is the way of obtaining the Jubilee Indulgence.

3.     Indulgence to people whose freedom is limited: The Jubilee Year has always constituted an opportunity for great amnesty for people who are conscious of their injustice and wants to return to the society with good deeds. They may obtain the Indulgence in their situation by their sincere efforts of conversion.

4.     Indulgence to people who witness Spiritual and Corporal works of Mercy: Concrete signs of spiritual and charitable works witness the loving works of Jesus. The faithful who performs mercy to others shall obtain the jubilee Indulgence. 

5.     Indulgence to the Deceased: The Jubilee Indulgence can also be obtained for the deceased, thus as we remember them in the Eucharistic celebration.

6.     Indulgence to people who approaches the Sacrament of Confession:  The forgiveness of God cannot be denied to one who repented, especially to those who approach the sacrament of confession with sincere heart.

7.     The Jubilee year of Mercy excludes no One.