AFP PHOTOThe Catholic Church in Kenya has said it is yet to get official communication on the papal decree to extend the power of priests to forgive abortions. SIN OF ABORTIONIt was during this time that the Pope said priests would be authorised to forgive the “sin of abortion”. “Usually, such cases are preserved by the bishops, who can then give permission to the priests,” explained Bishop Anyolo. In Kenya, abortion is largely prohibited and the Constitution permits it only to save a woman’s life. The Catholic Church has long held that abortion is a grave “moral evil”, with the church’s strong position on the issue driving many Catholic pro-life groups.

Source: Daily Nation November 22, 2016 06:39 UTC