Pope Francis will allow Roman Catholic priests
to absolve women who have had abortions if they seek forgiveness during
the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
The pontiff said he will allow priests "discretion to absolve of the
sin of abortion those who have procured it and who, with contrite
heart, seek forgiveness for it" during the special year, beginning
December 8.
"I am well aware of the pressure that has led
[women] to this decision," he wrote in the announcement. "I know that it
is an existential and moral ordeal."
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Source: NBC News
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