Pope Francis has also announced a jubilee year of mercy in 2016, which includes indulgences for Catholics carrying out "acts of mercy" and also permission for priests to absolve women confessing to having had abortions.
Virtually all forms of Protestantism would reject all or most of the penitential system, including indulgences.
At the same time, however, John Paul II has rigidly upheld church dogma and Catholic traditions, including indulgences, that antagonize other faiths.
The Vatican made news last week when it explained that those who cannot make the trip to Rio can still reap the benefits including indulgences.
Indeed, some will be lousy, for reasons including self-indulgence, the casting of stars in inappropriate roles, and, most of all, lack of originality.
While "A Love Extreme" includes some indulgences, particularly on the second disc, most of the songs are endearingly blurred pop.
It tastes great, looks beautiful, fills you up and even includes some indulgences like fried food and dessert.
The World Narrative Feature Competition offers festivalgoers a dozen works, including "Lost·Indulgence," from China, "My Marlon and Brando," from Turkey, the American movie "Trucker," starring Michelle Monaghan and Benjamin Bratt, and the British director Shane Meadows's new film, "Somers Town".
"It is argued that Olympic values should include the indulgence of human frailty, forgiveness and redemption and that the mark of a true justice system is the prospect of reform and redemption that it offers.
His educational program for schoolchildren, however, includes no such indulgence.
