What are the bare minimum words for absolution to be valid?

June 2, 2025

QUESTION? / COMMENT!

What are the bare minimum words for absolution to be valid? A priest said earlier, “I absolve you, etc…Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.” or words to this effect, there was no “in the name of”, is this necessary? Thank you!

ANSWER! / COMMENT

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