The leader of the Roman Catholic Church has called on priests to forgive what the church considers a serious sin, abortion. In a letter published Tuesday Pope Francis said he is “well aware of the pressure” some women face. Pope Francis is calling for priests to absolve women of the “sin of abortion” in the coming year. The move breaks with the traditional teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
What does absolve mean?
to feel sad about something
to give forgiveness to someone for a sin
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What has the Pope called on priests to forgive?
theft
murder
abortion
adultery
The move breaks with the traditional teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
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