The archbishop of Naples,
Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, has decided that those hospitalised
can be absolved for their sins even without confession.
Priests in hospitals and other treatment facilities will thus
be able to absolve sins even without confession for the
critically ill, as well as for those in wards where
confidentiality or adeguate healthcare measures cannot be
ensured.
Absolution can be bestowed also on those working in the
healthcare sector, if requested.
Priests are asked to give the absolution in such a manner
that everyone present can hear their words while showing respect
for any non-believers or members of other religions.
Patients are asked to be made aware of the conditions for the
absolution: repentance and the intention to confess their most
serious sins as soon as they get access to confession.
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