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#449 Why can Baptism be performed by anyone in extreme situations but Anointing of the Sick can’t?

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A sick man is blessed by Pope Francis. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters)
A sick man is blessed by Pope Francis. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters)
Anyone can baptize in an extreme situation but only a priest or bishop can perform Anointing of the Sick? Fr. Dave, Barbara, and Senior Podcast Intern Sean breakdown some of the differences between the Sacraments of Baptism and Anointing of the Sick to explain why this happens.

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