In 1611, the Servite order's confraternity and the Black Scapular of the Seven Dolours of Mary received indulgences from Pope Paul V.
The clergy of Spain had great reverence, to receive indulgences.
In 1985, the Pope revealed his respect for the practice by allowing Catholics to receive indulgences by television.
According to a Vatican statement, young Catholics who take part in confession and communion during the jubilee of devotion will receive full, or plenary, indulgences.
Others who show their devotion through fervent prayer will receive partial indulgences.
The new Rector Don Vincenzo Cammoranesi cured with zeal the Sanctuary, received special privileges and indulgences.
In 1909 it received indulgences from Pope Pius X.
To receive the benefits or indulgences granted the scapular generally must be worn constantly.
Reception of the Eucharist and of the sacrament of Confession is a condition for receiving indulgences granted for some acts of piety.
John Paul changed this with a decree in Latin and also went one up in the old battle with Martin Luther: Henceforth, television viewers at Christmas could receive indulgences, too.
