WEEK IN RELIGIONThe ability for Catholic priests to absolve the sin of abortion has been extended indefinitely by Pope Francis. The pope granted a special dispensation last year for the duration of his "Year of Mercy" in which all priests were given the power to absolve the sin of abortion. Previously, only bishops and specially designated confessors were given the power to forgive the sin, but despite the "Year of Mercy" concluding on Nov. 20, Francis called for priests to continue to [...]
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