Plenary Indulgence Granted Anew for Whole Month of November

For the first time, in 2020, due to the pandemic, plenary indulgence for our dearly departed was granted by the Vatican for the entire month of November, in consideration of the fact that the faithful, especially those residing in places under lockdown, would be unable to physically go to the cemeteries on All Souls Day.

In the same consideration as the pandemic continues, the Vatican on Thursday extended once again plenary indulgences for our dearly departed for the entire month of November this 2021.

We can now offer Plenary Indulgences for our dearly departed for the entire month of November.

The decree from the Apostolic Penitentiary, dated 27 October 2021, states that it extends "the same spiritual benefits already granted on 22 October 2020".

Below are the ways to obtain a Plenary Indulgence for our dearly departed as stated in the 2020 Decree. These may be obtained on any day of November in order to avoid large gatherings where prohibited.

How to Obtain Plenary Indulgence:

1. Visit a cemetery and pray for the deceased + do sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father

OR

2. Visit a church or oratory and pray the "Our Father" and the "Creed" + do sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father

OR IF you are among the elderly, the sick or cannot leave the house due to government restrictions

3. Recite pious prayers** for the dead before an image of Jesus or the Blessed Virgin Mary or do a work of mercy by offering to God the pains and hardships of your life + Detach from sin and resolve to accomplish as soon as possible: sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father

** Pious prayers include: • Lauds and Vespers of the Office of the Dead • Marian Rosary • Divine Mercy Chaplet • meditation on any of the following: Mt 5:1-12a; Mt 25:1-13; Mk 15:33-39; Lk 24:13-35; Jn 6:51-58; Jn 14:1-6

See also the Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary on Plenary Indulgences last 2020: