One night in 1216, whilst Francis was immersed in prayer, a radiant light spread through the little church and he saw above the altar Christ and his Holy Mother, surrounded by a multitude of Angels.
They asked him what he wanted for the salvation of souls. Francis' reply was immediate, "I ask that all those persons who have repented and confessed their sins who will come to this church, may obtain a full and generous pardon, and a complete remission of all their faults."
"What you ask is very for is a very great favour", the Lord said to him, "but of greater things you are worthy and greater things you shall have. I accept your prayer therefore on condition that you ask my vicar on earth, on my behalf, for this indulgence." Francis immediately presented himself before Pope Honorius III who listened attentively to him and gave his approval. To the question "Francis, for how many years do you wish this indulgence?" the saint replied, "Holy Father, I am not asking for years but for souls." On 2^nd August 1216, together with the bishops of Umbria, he happily announced to the people gathered at the Porziuncola, "My brothers and sisters, I want to send all of you to Paradise."

CONDITIONS FOR OBTAIN THE INDULGENCE
1) Visit the Sanctuary and say an Our Father and Creed;
2) Avail of the sacraments of Confession and Communion;
3) Say a prayer for the intentions of the Pope e.g. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be.
Pilgrims may obtain the indulgence on any day of the year.