Pope grants priests power to absolve abortion sin in Holy Year
Pope Francis says all priests may absolve women who repent of abortion during the Holy Year of Mercy from Dec 8, 2015 to Nov 20, 2016. He emphasizes mercy and acknowledges the pressure some women face to seek abortion, stressing forgiveness for those who approach confession with contrite hearts.
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Black Lives Matter faces growing pains as movement expands
Washington AP reports hundreds of Black Lives Matter activists march at Minnesota State Fair to highlight police killings of African Americans while a booth sells BLM and All Lives Matter shirts. The piece traces roots to Trayvon Martin and Ferguson, notes the movement’s loose structure and debates over leadership, and cites comments by Garza and Rohlinger on sustaining impact.
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