2015: Catholic Church-abortion

 At the start of a “Holy Year of Mercy,” Pope Francis says he will give priests the right to forgive the sin of abortion for women who are contrite.

To: 
General public
From: 
Catholic Church
Year of Apology: 
2015
Footnote: 
Bacon, John. “Pope to allow priests to forgive abortion.” USA Today. September 1, 2015.