Abortion Pardon During Jubilee Year

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What do you think about the abortion pardon during the jubilee year?

When I heard about it my first reaction was to wonder how the Catholic church routinely deals with women that have had abortions versus the guidance provided in its most recent encyclical. I don't recall the exact cite. Maybe it was ... on the Value and Inviolability of Human Life. My recollection is that the encyclical asks women to admit the sin but at the same time forgives them for their decisions.

What struck me with the recent news was that the media seemed to make it sound as though the church excommunicates every woman that has an abortion. Now that I read a few articles it seems that the line is more blurry. My understanding is that the church _may_ excommunicate women that have abortions. That is a big difference.

Anyhow this news provided an opportunity for me to learn a little more about how the church promulgates its rules. It seems to have parallels to our legal system.

I also learned about a jubilee year. Never heard of that, but a refreshing concept. It is like a like a pressure relief valve.