Pope Francis breaks the silence: forgiveness for abortion!

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Vatikanstadt, Italien - Vatican city, January 14, 2025 (Cape) - In his sensational autobiography "Hope", Pope Francis describes an unforgettable confessions that touched him deeply. A proud lawyer confessed to the rape of a maid - an offense for which the Pope could not give him absolution. The lawyer took a deep breath and explained in a blunt tone that such people were always ready for everything. For Francis, this encounter was unique in over 50 years of his priestly life, as he emphasized. "Forgiveness is a central task of the church, but real regrets and a reasonable penance are essential," said the Pope regularly and regularly demands from his priests to be compassionate and not to make the confession unnecessarily difficult.

abortion as a central topic of forgiveness

In this context, Kath.net reported the latest developments in dealing with sins such as abortion. The Pope has announced a reform that enables all priests to grant absolution for this difficult sin. This is done on the condition that those affected really intend to return to the community of the Church. The Pope emphasizes the drama of the decision to abortion and how it is experienced as an existential tragedy. Women who have taken such a step are often confronted with severe pressure, and the Pope wants them to get the chance of forgiveness, regardless of the priest they go to.

Franziskus' intention is to facilitate access to the sacraments and enable the women concerned to express their deeply felt remorse. This could also help to raise awareness of the scope and moral implications of abortions in today's society. So he tries to find a way to convey between church teaching and the reality in which many people live, while at the same time sending a message of hope: "The priests may prepare for this big task and show their way to reversal," he demands.

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