Pope Francis Extends Catholic Priests Power To Forgive The Sin Of Abortion
Pope Francis has extended the
powers of Catholic priests to forgive
abortions, making the
announcement in an apostolic letter
released Monday. It continues a
special dispensation granted last
year for the duration of the Year of
Mercy, which finished Sunday.
that abortion is a grave sin, since it
puts an end to an innocent life. In
the same way, however, I can and
must state that there is no sin that
God’s mercy cannot reach and wipe
away when it finds a repentant
heart seeking to be reconciled with
the Father,” the letter states.
“May every priest, therefore, be a
guide, support and comfort to
penitents on this journey of special
reconciliation,” the letter continues.
“I henceforth grant to all priests, in
virtue of their ministry, the faculty
to absolve those who have
committed the sin of procured
abortion.”
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