"In this difficult time for mankind, Holy Mother Church gives us another twelve months to start anew with Christ, letting us be accompanied by Mary, a sign of consolation and sure hope for all," says Archbishop Fabio Dal Cin, Pontifical Delegate to the Shrine of Loreto.
New document warns that priests can never be forced to reveal what they learn in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Jubilee year and plenary indulgence for those faithful who participate in IHS devotion.