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Pope Francis Prays for a Renewal of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Pope Francis goes to Confession during a penitential celebration at St. Peter's Basilica on March 28, 2014.

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Pope Francis goes to Confession during a penitential celebration at St. Peter’s Basilica on March 28, 2014.

In his March 2021 prayer intention video, the pope said: “When I go to confession, it is in order to be healed, to heal my soul. To leave with greater spiritual health. To pass from misery to mercy.”