Pope Francis Extends Power To Forgive Abortion

Pope Francis Extends Power To Forgive Abortion

Pope Francis on Monday extended the power of Catholic priests to forgive women who have had abortions.

Pope who made the announcement in a letter- “apostolic letter” after the Catholic Church Holy Year of Mercy, said that abortion is a “grave sin” adding that the Catholic Church’s stance on abortion has not changed.

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.

“May every priest, therefore, be a guide, support and comfort to penitents on this journey of special reconciliation.

“I henceforth grant to all priests, in virtue of their ministry, the faculty to absolve those who have committed the sin of procured abortion,” he added.

He noted that this will make it easier for women who have had abortions to be absolved for their actions, and rejoin the church.