Q&ACan a Person Gain an Indulgence without Intending to do so?Jim BlackburnShareQuestion:Can a person gain an indulgence without intending to do so? Answer:No. The Code of Canon Law states, “To gain indulgences . . . a capable subject must have at least the general intention of acquiring them” (CIC 996). Did you like this content? Please help keep us ad-free Donate $5More from Catholic.com ‹›Enjoying this content? Please support our mission!Donatewww.catholic.com/support-us
