In a message outlining special measures for the Jubilee year starting in December, Pope Francis said
"I have decided, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, to concede to all priests for the Jubilee Year the discretion to absolve of the sin of abortion those who have procured it and who, with contrite heart, seek forgiveness for it.Pope Francis said he was "well aware of the pressure" that some women were under to abort, adding that he had "met so many women who bear in their heart the scar of this agonizing and painful decision".
The tragedy of abortion is experienced by some with a superficial awareness... many others... believe that they have no other option"he said
Abortion is considered a particularly serious sin and is punishable under Canon law by excommunication, by which those guilty are expelled from the Church and considered to be condemned to Hell in the afterlife.
145 comments:
all forgiveness should be from God. Why should you give a priest the right to forgive? All this is complicating!
It's well. Only God forgives our sins. And then we apologise for all wrongs done to our fellow humans.
God forgives!!
Give right to forgive. Doesn't that belong to God.Am a Catholic but sometimes I question some of this doctrines
May God have mercy.
Well ,odikwa mma but it shouldnt be a go ahead order oh! Pope asirokwa unu na eme abortion every month.
Hmmmm again hmmmm and again hmmmmm.pope francis never tell us his mision even thou am not against it?but he should watch his action?because of the coming of anti christ.
#sad indeed
Issokay seen, thanks for the info. Linda take note!
Long live the Lord for He is my savior
I trust many to misunderstand what the Holy father just did, for such people no explanation suffices.
May God continue to bless you Vicar of Christ.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
So he is the one to grant right for forgiveness?
Biko forgiveness is of the lord.
But is it up to the Catholic priests to forgive these sins? I never knew priests has the power to forgive sin, or did Jesus hire recently?
#TeamBlessed#
But is it up to the Catholic priests to forgive these sins? I never knew priests has the power to forgive sin, or did Jesus hire recently?
#TeamBlessed#
Only God forgives sins.
Only God has that right and not any man
On to wetin they be God. When God has forgiven the women since .its now priests. Go to the father through Jesus. Not a priest. See mentality.
Okay. Dey were not supposed to forgive dem before abi? I hear dem
Cool
Hmm so many things about the Catholic doctrine I don't understand.
Mtschewww!if God forgives all,whos man not to?
Only God forgives.....roger that!!
Is it GOD that forgive or catholic priest
Is it GOD that forgive or catholic priest
Ask God for forgiveness. Period.
God bless d Pope
#it Will OnlY geT beTTEr
#it MUst EnD in prAise
God bless d Pope
#it Will OnlY geT beTTEr
#it MUst EnD in prAise
Only God has d right to forgv d sins of men
***odikwa risky nd tyt***
So priest and not God can actually forgive sins? Woah
I don't understand Catholics. Only God can forgive sin. No man can
John 20:23
If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." Christ's charge to his disciples as represented by validly ordained Catholic priests. The grace at the confessional now made to encompass this, by the authority of the Church, under scriptural guidance is indeed a welcome development.
As Jesus that they are naa. Ndi ala. So dat u can justify the fact the priests and nun have sex and abort.
Oga pope...u are not God..u are a mere mortal...take note pls
Njo ndi agbaghara na uwa, aga agbaghara ya na enu igwe!
Only God can forgive sin
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I dy urge.. My birthday z cuming
I need win this money biko
#TeamSept7
Haba u dont grant such permissions, they are not under law but under grace,God has pardoned them already if they askd him for forgiveness,which overrules all
Not forgive Linda, ABSOLVE! Only God can forgive. Priests merely absolve.
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Is he God? Abi na politics be dis.
God bless the papacy and his wisdom. There Shld alwayz b room for forgives. The problem is how eager are we to leave sin alone and accept God's mercy!
NO ONE CAN FORGIVE OR ABSOLVE ANY MAN OF SIN EXCEPT OUR GOD THE FATHER IN HEAVEN AND OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. NOT THE POPE, NOT ANY PRIESTS, NOBODY! IN THE SAME WAY NO ONE CAN COME TO OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN EXCEPT THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. IT IS WRITTEN IN BLACK AND WHITE IN THE BIBLE. MY DEAR PEOPLE PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE BIBLE. FORGET THE DOCTRINES OF MEN! THE WORD OF GOD IS THE TRUTH AND IT IS LIFE. NO MAN CAN FORGIVE ANY MAN THEIR SINS! MAY GOD GRANT US MERCY AND GRACE TO FOLLOW HIM.
I stopped having any sexual activity...when I got pregnant n aborted it...I felt so bad.. Buh I had no choice. Went for confession upon confessio . I still feel it...it's so refreshing to know that ma sins can be forgiven...its bin 4yrs n am still hunted with it.....
I don't get, re u Jesus?
U wia not evn d one who died on d cross abeg wetin be ur own to dey forgive. Al ds Catholic doctrines tho.
#*karlishah*
The last i checked na God d 4giv sin. Maybe pope is not aware of that sum1 shuld pls remaind him.
End time
Loi,reading comments here really makes me laugh,hahahahahahaha,linda u really got funny fans here.
Isi aki...call me jare
Every church has their doctrine! U have urs! We have ours! Pls don't insult the Pope. Paddle ur own canoe after all the pastors you are worshipping aren't saints too. Shut up!
Whosoever sin u retain are retained and whosoever sin u forgive is forgiven. to those who said the priest can't forgive.... Read your Bible well.. For Jesus said this.. The Pope us right to use the word FORGIVE, remember he is the Successor of St Peter....
Pls study john 20:21-23
Whosoever sin u retain are retained and whosoever sin u forgive is forgiven. to those who said the priest can't forgive.... Read your Bible well.. For Jesus said this.. The Pope us right to use the word FORGIVE, remember he is the Successor of St Peter....
U should mind ur utrances..not bcos u hve a phone u tink u can type anything u wnt...stop blaspheming....
You are blessed n highly favoured for dis comment.
The way this man is playing God...hmm, na dere I talk reach o
*cute bree*
Shut up anonymous, who are u to judge any religion?
~D great anonymous!
I agree with you Doris
Wonder why you wasted your time explaining. It was quite funny watching people talk trash about what they know nothing about and what they are not prepared to learn about either. Either ways....maybe your actions will benefit some but as you know when it comes to religion...people are as blind as a bat.
Lmao! You just said it all!
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Bridget May God have mercy on u for that senseless comment u just made.. U think this is asaba golf club where u fucked all the male club members and after they finished using u like the stinking rag u are not only dumped u but sacked u now u have run to Benin golf club.. Continue with your sexcapades there and leave religious matters alone because a whore like u can certainly not understand the bible.. Mouth ordour dirty prostitute! My name is Echi!
Go and read your bible, what did Jesus told his apostles about whoever they forgive ? Lol @ I'm a Catholic. An empty catholic u are
Hmmmmmmmm una personal tears.
Was Jesus God wen he was 4giving people's sin especially in cases where he had to heal n instead of saying u r healed he will say ur sins r 4given dats wat catholics practice.
Doris I completely understand where you are coming from...it has never been an easy thing understanding some catholic doctrines, but so far everything I believe in as a catholic is duly represented in my bible and it works for me...that is perfect. I feel understanding the mysteries of Christ and the church is beyond human comprehension, it's really by faith...like when Jesus whom the disciples still saw as a human told them to eat his body and drink his blood- john 6 vs 53-61. Their reaction is quite like those of most of you here. But unfortunately, everything is not spelt out in a way humans understand, God's ways are not our ways...that is why most people question catholic doctrines because its not really quite like how most humans would prefer to practise their own form of Christianity, people prefer what they can understand.
Anyways, it depends on the individual. I feel it's completely stupid being in a religion and not believing in some of its doctrines. God will judge you according to what you believe in. If your priests cannot explain any catholic doctrines to your satisfaction, I will advice you leave the church to somewhere you can feel whole. I hope though you understand and feel as complete as I do anyways...lol. #muchlove#
Doris I completely understand where you are coming from...it has never been an easy thing understanding some catholic doctrines, but so far everything I believe in as a catholic is duly represented in my bible and it works for me...that is perfect. I feel understanding the mysteries of Christ and the church is beyond human comprehension, it's really by faith...like when Jesus whom the disciples still saw as a human, told them to eat his body and drink his blood- john 6 vs 53-61. Their reaction is quite like those of most of you here. But unfortunately, everything is not spelt out in a way humans understand, God's ways are not our ways...that is why most people question catholic doctrines because its not really quite like how most humans would prefer to practise their own form of Christianity, people prefer what they can understand.
Anyways, it depends on the individual. I feel it's completely stupid being in a religion and not believing in some of its doctrines. God will judge you according to what you believe in. If your priests cannot explain any catholic doctrines to your satisfaction, I will advice you leave the church to somewhere you can feel whole. I hope though you understand and feel as complete as I do anyways...lol. #muchlove#
We Christians have forgotten that the Jesus christ has given us the power to each others Sims...
So who forgives you of your sins, Mr Pope or is God's forgiveness another exclusive white privilege for you?
Only God has the power to absolve sin
Shut up too d stupid great anonymous.. Forgiveness is from God. Catholic is like a religion on its own. Their doctrine is most times questionable
The Pope is not playing God my friends. Open your minds. The Catholic church is the way it is today because it is the church Christ instituted and Christ has not allowed the gates of hell to overcome His Church! There are so many things that the priests do in 'persona Christi', that is on behalf of Christ, and it is all scriptural, when we Catholics go for confession, the actual person giving absolution is Christ, through the priest. When we listen to the Gospel reading at Mass, the actual person giving us the word, is Christ, again in the person of the priest or deacon ; and that is why we stand during the gospel reading , in reverence. There are other examples too. And yes Jesus himself gave his apostles the power and authority to forgive sins. Please go right now to the bible and read John 20:23. I am a convert to the Catholic Church from penticostalism. I had a million and one questions about the catholic faith in the beginning, but thank God for His enlightenment and guidance, I am now a proud Catholic. If you want to understand the faith better let me know and we can encourage each other.
For d first time ever! As much as I see u intelligent... U are silly for this comment. It's in simple language and statement, what is it not to understand? Pls explain since we don't that d pope gives d order for priest to forgive?
Baby u r a confused being.
Lol willy Don get bf for this blog oooo
No human with flesh n blood is holy Bonario.
You are like a brain washed muslim.. with your point of view, you don't even understand the scriptures...everything must go to the father through Jesus christ...the didciples or men of God are only Shepherds..it is God who forgives...i'm really suprised at this. Please go and renew your mind by the help of the Holy Spirit.
Your comment is exactly what is wrong with Christianity today, must you sound divisional????? Don't we serve the same God. As a Christian , learn to overlook certain things and don't pass judgement on people so quickly, where is the love we preach when we can't show it to our fellow human beings. Always ask yourself what would Jesus do in any situation you find yourself in.....God bless
In ur mind now u r trying to be funny? Yimu
Thnks chuks okoroha.....dats d simple explanation of wat d pope said.....odas dat ae blaspheming nd confusing demselves...its up to U....
God bless u for d wonderful comment!
Shut up yourself! Where was judgement passed in the earlier statement?
Ur own mentality nko? Priests are Christ's representatives here on earth... Even Christ gave his disciples the authority to forgive... Never speak ill of the Lord's chosen
@Doris DAT means u don't go for confession!
Well said D great anonymous
Jesus Christ said to his disciples ....whose sins u forgive, dey are forgiven......
Search for it in d bible
Every church has their doctrine but this doctrin is not of the Bible at all. A sinful mortal forgive ur sin? Worship him na. Is he God? Only God forgives
Very right you are! God alone forgives our sins through Christ, by Whom He paid the prize for our sins. That is the world of difference btw religion and christianity.
Didn't expect anything less from you twat. So pathetic
RESPECT your self
Doris ibeg help me ask dem oooo
Read your bible dear. John 20: 22-23: "Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained." Catholic doctrine have Biblical foundations.
Read your bible dear. John 20: 22-23: "Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained." Catholic doctrine have Biblical foundations.
Read your bible dear. John 20: 22-23: "Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained." Catholic doctrine have Biblical foundations.
Read your bible dear. John 20: 22-23: "Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained." Catholic doctrine have Biblical foundations.
Read your bible dear. John 20: 22-23: "Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained." Catholic doctrine have Biblical foundations.
You people don't just understand what he said, he meant that the sin of abortion can be pardonable, when confessed to the priest, it shouldn't be condemned as it use to, but remember not every one who does abortion, that has de opportunity to confess, if death comes.
All dos claiming to be Catholic and still questioning the order of the Pope re stupid and ignorant of the Bible and the catholic faith. .. Wasn't it Jesus himself dat gave his disciples the other dat ***who so ever sin u 4give re 4given and those sins u retain re retained? U wouldn't go and study ur bible well b4 u criticise. ...
Like serzly.... Am suprise u all er just seeing dese doctrines fr d first time... But tbh, is der a diff BTW dis n send what d pastors do. Making demslves d focal point to der members rada Dan Christ. Judgment wld start from d church mate. Christ wen talk am no we thin e mean
Know your Bible before you comment on the Bible, the authority to forgive sins was passed on to the apostles
What does he think he is doing..trying to play God...grant forgiveness..its only God that grants forgiveness not man
Pls tell the idiot. Get it head examined@anon6:23
Nice written...
Nicely written...I mean...
According to the Catholic doctrine, normally during d sacrament of reconciliation(confession) the priest do not have the right to absolve those who have committed abortion from their sins, only bishops and Pope can do that. So, now the Pope is granting priests the right to do that. That doesn't mean God is not the one that forgives sins. I hope you understand now.
So many people who do not study their Bible just come here and talk rubbish. Study your Bible then you will understand what the Pope is saying. And as for the so called catholics who are confused about what the Pope said, please go and study the Catechism of the Catholic Church very well so you will know and understand the doctrines of the Catholic Church. Thank you.
I just like this guy, Bonario!!!
Thank u so much for this.Tell them oo!
Forgiveness is for God only and not man. A Catholic, I do not believe in confessing to Rev Fathers but to God.
But seriously wats the fuss about, believe ur own faith and leave we the Catholics to believe ours, y'all don't av the right to bash sb else doctrine
Forgive & forget
Takes years to understand the catholic doctrine, sorry if you cant
In the catholic doctrine, when you go to confession, the priest represents christ, Christ gave his disciples the authority to forgive sins in his time here on earth.. That simple
Bridget u re simply as dumb as u are ugly...fool
Thats the exact feeling the disciples felt when a mere "mortal" to them at the time pleaded with them to eat his body and drink his blood, Just like you now, they couldnt fathom
I can understand your confusion confused one, the same way the disciples were, on hearing about eating the body and drinking the blood of their master, these doctrines are deeper than your human thinking
The bodies of St bernadette and St padre pio of the catholic church are incorruptible after 200 years of death and lay in the Basilica, still as fresh as you. The catholic doctrines are Gods not mans, so its only normal they dont really sound clear on hearing.
Hmmm funny how some comments can b stupid.its a shame that most of the Thomas here just know how to drop comment not necessarily understanding anytin.you dnt read ur bible,yet ucome to embarrass ourselves.well for those sayin only God forgives,y commit an offence then u ask ur fellow human to forgive u instead of going to God to forgive u directly??y do we ask ppl we wrong on earth to forgive us on our sick bed??why bother asking for forgiveness when God only forgives according to u??.do not criticize what u dnt understand just bkoz u dnt want to understand rather,research on it,if ur findins r OK then bliv n if they r not,then u can remain a Thomas.heaven n hell is not meant for everybody only d deserving so as the Catholic church.m proud to b a Catholic till death.
Abeg tell dem jare.they r not even ashamed to make such dumb comment.a true Catholic can never make such foolish comment.they r either practicing Catholics or non practicing Catholics.for those call-in it a religion aside Christianity,you just show d degree of ur foolish tots.
Refer to the anonymous 9:45 pm's comment for biblical clarification below.
~D great anonymous!
Doris, Ur likes shd join another denomination. I wonder if u ever attended catechism classes...
~D great anonymous!
Anon 9.45 so isn't Jesus God or you don't believe in the trinity
When will people be really tired of lies... God expects you to take up the responsibility of cross checkg so called "holy doctrines" no matter what.
Dear sis Theresa, na who go come forgive the pope and priests their own sins as men too...like the catholic priests and little boys+secret children???
Hmmm...Christ's "representatives ke"
How...by sleeping with boys or having secret children...is that the representation? Make them look for who go forgive them their own.
Jesus is both God and Man, teaching us The Way to The Father NOT for church leaders or members to pervert and defraud one another...
Where is true or pure religion when priests are homosexuals and paedophiles plus in secret sexual liasons with nuns and female members with even children priests have as proof. Who's fooling who...?
God bless you anonymous
Echi, you honestly don't know God.
God Himself calls the pope including you Echi dear and Bridget plus myself- "a generation of whores and whoremongers". i.e generation of prostitutes and prostitute LOVERS not TRUE LOVERS OF GOD cos check out all the golf club members na, entering Bridget vigorously from your reports... U too, Echi send us your own sexcapades and truly shame the devil. Becos, you forgot God received Rahab and Mary Magdalene too for any who repent and stop throwing blames to appear pure.
I want to understand the faith Jessy please
Yes because jesus is God. The holy trinity. No human has the right to forgive another
Do you read your bible, jesus is God in flesh, that is why he was prosecuted
Jesus said 'all powers in heaven has been given unto you,whosoever you forgive on earth will be forgiven in heaven and whoever you so retain their sin it shall be retained in heaven. That power has been given to the priest who are representatives of Jesus on earth.
First of all, there are "Catholics" and there are "practising Catholics". It is among the former that you find ignorant Catholics. The Catholic Doctrines is no different from the biblical teachings. My advice to the ignorant Catholics is to walk up to a clergy and ask questions where they are confused and also attend doctrinal classes. For the "non Catholics", it's either they convert (before they can even understand the "C" in Catholicism) or keep their opinions in their hearts (before they attract curses upon themseles).
Leave am.. Mumu
Some people's brain are so shallow. U mustn't comment on every post. If d info is beyond ur understanding, shut up and scroll to d next. And if u are a catholic buh question d catholic teachings nd doctrine u shud do urself a favour nd join d nearest church near ur hauz.
Is he God?
Pls don't bring course upon urself, stop blasphamy
Imperfect human claiming God and deceiving the gullible
Jessy, may God continue to bless u for dat enlightenment and may his grace continue be upon u as u minister to pple and win more souls for him through d catholic faith.
Jessy, may God continue to bless u for dat enlightenment and may his grace continue be upon u as u minister to pple and win more souls for him through d catholic faith.
May God bless u Jessy for dis enlightenment and may his grace continue to be upon u as u minister to pple and win souls for him through d catholic faith
Well said
shallow minded. Even the Lords prayer has given us power to forgive those who trespass against us. Why can't an ordained priest grant forgiveness to sins.
Stop reading only bulletins or tracts or etcs. Pls pick up the Bible and read it. Pray for understanding, but where u fail to understand go and meet a true Christian(s) - in character and in dealings, to explain it to u, and then u go and read it again!
'Lamb (Christ) of God who takes away the sins of the world...'(because He died on the Cross we are free).....Is it that u do not understand your words?
Anyway enough with our over dramatization of religion and try to be the true Christian, by being Christ-like which in all is LOVE...and THAT is the true religion.
LOVE!!
I am not surprised that so many people here both Christians do not know the teachings of Christ, even those clearly stated are in the Bible are being denied. A lot of people here like the Jews of Jesus' time are saying how can this man forgive sins, forgetting that Jesus who is God Incarnate gave the power to forgive sin to His Apostles who today are represented by the Ordained Catholic Priest. This power is not given to all. The priest stands in the place of God to offer prayers and intercession on our behalf and welcomes us back to the community of God when we stray. If the priest can baptised someone and make someone a child of God, what is the problem in absolving one from sin in the name of God. Go and read your Bible very well and if don't understand ask a Catholic Priest.
linda post my comment, let people read the full story and stop arguing blindly...
Yes indeed the word of God is deep that is why you should stop giving it your human interpretation and rely on the Holy Spirit to guide you and not a self-proclaimed "Holy "Father" called the Pope. I pray that you find the Spirit of God and that you enjoy His everlasting blessings and be free from the occultic practices of the Catholic Church.
People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on. See the link below for more info.
#forgiving
www.ufgop.org
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