The Catholic Vatican, Pope Francis will grant all priests
discretion to formally forgive women who have had abortions and seek absolution
during the Roman Catholic Church's upcoming Holy Year.
His decision was revealed in a letter published by the
Vatican today in what is the Argentine pontiff's latest move towards a more
open and inclusive church. In the letter, Francis described the 'existential
and moral ordeal' faced by women who have terminated pregnancies.
Reports has it that the pope also said he had 'met
so many women who bear in their heart the scar of this agonizing and painful
decision'.
The 78-year-old who has repeatedly urged the Church to show
greater compassion, said priests should use 'words of genuine welcome'. But said they must also make sure those involved were aware
of 'the gravity of the sin committed'.
Source
Daily Mail
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