Pope Saint Pius X originally promulgated the Pardon Crucifix in 1905. He attached the following indulgences to it (however they are no longer included in the new enchiridion).

• Whoever carries on his person the Pardon Crucifix, may thereby gain an indulgence.

• For devoutly kissing the Crucifix, an indulgence is gained.

• Whoever says one of the following invocations before this crucifix may gain each time an indulgence: “Our Father who art in heaven, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” “I beg the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray to the Lord our God for me.”

• Whoever, habitually devout to this Crucifix, will fulfill the necessary conditions of Confession and Holy Communion, may gain a Plenary Indulgence on the following feasts: On the feasts of the Five Wounds of our Lord, the Invention of the Holy Cross, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Immaculate Conception, and the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

• Whoever at the moment of death, fortified with the Sacraments of the Church, or contrite of heart, in the supposition of being unable to receive them, will kiss this Crucifix and ask pardon of God for his sins, and pardon his neighbor, will gain a Plenary Indulgence.

The Front of the Crucifix: Above the cruciform figure, the familiar I.N.R.I. has been inscribed with the words “Jesus Nazarenus Rex Judaeorum." The English translation is “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”

The Reverse of the Crucifix: On the horizontal beam of the Cross are the words, “Father, forgive them.” On the vertical beam of the Cross are the words, “Behold this heart which has so loved men.” In the centre is an image of The Sacred Heart of Jesus.