How to win Plenary Indulgence in Year of St Francis

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2026 is the Year of St. Francis, a Jubilee Year marking the 800th anniversary of the saint's death. The Vatican grants a plenary indulgence to those meeting certain conditions, like pilgrims to Franciscan sites.

For the "Special Year of Saint Francis" (January 10, 2026 – January 10, 2027), Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a plenary indulgence to mark the 800th anniversary of the saint's death. 

To win this indulgence the faithful must complete a specific "prescribed work" while fulfilling several general spiritual conditions. 

1. Prescribed Jubilee Work 

To earn the indulgence, one of the following acts of pilgrimage must be performed: 

Visit a Franciscan conventual church or any place of worship associated with St. Francis. During this visit, participate in official Jubilee rites or spend a suitable time in pious meditation. Conclude with the Our Father, the Creed, and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Francis, St. Clare, and all Franciscan saints. 

2. General Conditions for a Plenary Indulgence

The following "usual conditions" must also be met, ideally within 20 days before or after the prescribed work: 

Sacramental Confession.

Eucharistic Communion.

Prayer for the Pope's intentions.

Complete detachment from all sin. 

Special Provisions

The indulgence can be applied to oneself or for the souls of the deceased.

Those unable to travel due to illness or other serious reasons may obtain the indulgence by spiritually uniting with the Jubilee and offering their prayers and sufferings.

The body of St. Francis will be publicly venerated from February 22 to March 22, 2026, in Assisi. 

Holy Seraphic father Francis of Assisi, Pray for us.

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