May an Indulgence be Obtained Simultaneously for Oneself and for the Souls in Purgatory?
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This question relates somewhat to the one posted here: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/107637/are-indulgences-previously-granted-by-popes-still-in-effect-unless-specified-oth
The following (which is part of a preparatory prayer for the *Stations of the Cross* devotion) is extracted from pg. 301 of [*Mary, Help of Christians*](https://ia801604.us.archive.org/20/items/MaryHelpOfChristians/MaryHelpOfChristians_text.pdf)
I have long been under the impression that an Indulgence can be gained either for oneself or for the souls in Purgatory (but not both).
After reading the above, I am not so sure.
QUESTION: May an indulgence simultaneously be obtained **both** for oneself and for the souls in Purgatory (if it is not specified that it is applicable only to one or the other---such as, the indulgence associated with visiting a cemetery on All Souls Day.)?
Thank you.

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Jun 13, 2025, 05:08 PM
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