Switching gears now... The Roman Catholic Church is offering forgiveness for what it calls a ″grave sin.″
Pope Francis said in a letter Tuesay，... he will allow all priests to absolve women who have had abortions.
All priests will be able to do so during the Church′s upcoming Holy Year， or ″Jubilee，″ under the theme of mercy，... announced by the Pope back in March.
The Church teaches abortion is a sin punishable by excommunication... for those who have or perform the procedure.
The pope also described the ″existential and moral ordeal″ faced by women who have terminated pregnancies....
In his own words， he said he′s met many women who bear in their heart the scar of such a... painful decision.
The pope′s letter however， did not mention people who perform abortions.
The Holy Year lasts from December 8th... through November 26th.
And that′s your international news for now. Have a great night.

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