Dear MEL
Topic Readers,
Pope
Francis extends Catholic priests' power to forgive abortion
Yesterday’s
Vol.1689 covered how Pope Francis is shaking up the Vatican by appointing new
cardinals who are dedicated to those who need help especially in Africa and
South Asia.
He made
another significant announcement on November 30 when the Year of Mercy ended. During
the year, any priests had been authorized the power to absolve the sin of
abortion, which were usually allowed only to bishops. He extended this special permission
indefinitely.
Abortion
has been regarded as a moral evil in the Catholic Church for the last 20
centuries. Though that stance won’t be changed, every priest now can forgive
the mothers who confess the sin and wish to come back to church. The intention
is to make the Catholic Church more open to anyone who repent from sin.
Giving
authorization to the field staff is nothing new in modern businesses, but it’s
not that simple to implement such practice for this two-millennium old society.
Enjoy
reading and thinking if there is any difference between indefinite extension
and permanent resolution.
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