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Pope extends forgiveness for abortion, creates Day of the Poor

Nov 20, 2016

In a document concluding his jubilee Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has extended indefinitely special permission for priests to forgive women and others involved in abortions, as well as permission for Catholics to receive forgiveness from members of a breakaway traditionalist body.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Bishop in scandal-ridden Italian diocese resigns

Sep 2, 2016

Bishop Mario Oliveri of the Diocese of Albenga-Imperia, a hero to Catholic traditionalists, has resigned following a Vatican investigation into priests and seminarians accused of various scandals including posting naked photos on gay websites and sexually harassing parishioners.

By Josephine McKenna

Traditionalists spurn deal with Rome, charging ‘painful confusion’

Jun 29, 2016

Despite recent rumors that Pope Francis might be on the brink of reconciling with a breakaway traditionalist Catholic body, the Society of St. Pius X now says that’s not a priority because of the “great and painful confusion that currently reigns in the Church.”

By Inés San Martín

Traditionalist leader vows no compromise for deal with Rome
- May 19, 2016
ROME—For months there have been rumors about a possible normalization of the situation of a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group, known as the Society of Pius X, which heated up again after a meeting between Pope Francis and the head of the society taking place last month. Although many observers have

By Inés San Martín
Pope Francis may be on verge of deal with traditionalists
- Apr 27, 2016
Pope Francis may soon offer the Society of Saint Pius X regular canonical status within the Catholic Church without requiring acceptance of certain texts of the Second Vatican Council with which they disagree.

By Crux Staff
Pope extends another olive branch to traditionalist Catholics
- Apr 11, 2016
Pope Francis, often seen as a progressive pontiff indifferent to the concerns of more traditionalist Catholics, reportedly has vowed to extend his recognition of the confessions heard by priests of a breakaway traditionalist group indefinitely.

By Inés San Martín