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[Gene Silva]

  Ali wrote:

  By the way, what makes one year "Holy?"  Is it because the Pope designates it.  
  I am not Catholic, but certainly appreciate that faith.  Alison, Spokane, WA. USA


  Ali:

  A full explanation (perhaps more than you want to know) can be found at
  http://www.Vatican.va/jubilee_2000/docs/documents/ju_documents_17-feb-1997_history_en.html. 
  The so called Jacobean Holy Year is a misnomer and quite limited it its scope 
  although recognized under canon law if declared in the appropriate fashion.

  NB: It may be necessary to cut and paste this URL in your browser's address block.


  Gene Silva
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