Friday, March 29, AD 2024 4:16am

Apostolic Letter issued ‘Motu Proprio’ Maiorem hac dilectionem

(How is that for a mouth full?)

I don’t know Latin or Italian so I’ll pass on making any quotes, but it’s a paperwork change.  (H/t Bing translate for getting that much)

Now, if some guy risks his life to save someone– say, the classic tragic death of managing to shove a kid/a lady/the love interest out of the way– and loses his life, he can become “blessed” without a miracle, just like someone who is killed for the faith.  (No other conditions removed.)

English is usually fairly quick on the translation circle, for things they even translate, so it should show up soon.

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