How can anointing the sick confer forgiveness of sins in Catholicism?

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                          In Catholicism, there are 7 sacraments. One of these is anointing of the sick or extreme unction. It is meant to provide comfort to the sick, peace and courage. In the event that the individual cannot make confession it is also said to be able to confer the forgiveness of sins.

How can this last point be the case? Why is confession not required for absolution?

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Oct 22, 2014, 08:40 AM
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How can anointing the sick confer forgiveness of sins in Catholicism?

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