Apostolic Pardon

In the Catholic Church, the Apostolic Pardon is a special indulgence given by a priest that removes the temporal punishment for sins that have already been forgiven. It is given to someone near death, usually along with the Viaticum (final Communion). It is not always part of the Anointing of the Sick but may be given in urgent situations.Brian Mullady, "Repetition of Apostolic Blessing with Plenary Indulgence?"

Overview

To receive it, the person must be in a state of grace, meaning free from unconfessed mortal sin. The Apostolic Pardon does not forgive sins (that is done through confession), but it removes the remaining punishment for them. It is usually given along with Confession and Anointing of the Sick as part of the last rites.
Form
The current form of the Apostolic Pardon usually takes one of two forms;

 Latin: "Ego facultáte mihi ab Apostólica Sede tribúta, indulgéntiam plenáriam et remissiónem ómnium peccatórum tibi concédo, in nómine Patris, et Fílii, + et Spíritus Sancti.  Amen"
 English: "By the authority which the Apostolic See has given me, I grant you a full pardon and the remission of all your sins Trinitarian formula|in the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit."
 Latin: "Per sancrosáncta humánæ reparatiónis mystéria, remíttat tibi omnípotens Deus omnes præséntis et futúræ vitæ pœnas, paradísi portas apériat et ad gáudia te sempitérna perdúcat. Amen."
 English: "Through the holy mysteries of our redemption, may almighty God release you from all punishments in this life and in the life to come. May He open to you the gates of paradise and welcome you to everlasting joy."
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