Astep beyond confession and penance, these pardons (normally granted by popes or bishops) lifted the temporal punishment still necessary for a sin already forgiven.

"harry t. moore (1905-1951) – civil rights activist, leader, and the first martyr of the civil rights movement. fannie lou hamer (1917–1977) – leader in the american civil rights movement; co-founder of the national women's political caucus and freedom democratic party. james farmer (1920–1999) – congress of racial equality."

could you go a bit more in depth with you question? it's quite hard to understand. as soon as you do that i will be glad to : )