Pope Francis has empowered priests to “absolve the sin of abortion” during the upcoming Mercy Year, which is set to begin on December 8. The move further cements the pope’s reputation as a chill dude.
It’s the Holy Year of Mercy in the Catholic world, and the remarkably chill Pope Francis has announced that the Vatican will mark the occasion by sending out “missionaries of mercy” who will pardon women for having had abortions and doctors for performing them. Abortion, which is considered a mortal sin, can still…
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New Jersey Housewives Teresa and Jacqueline will appear on NBC's Mercy tonight playing—what else?—sequins-and-acrylic-nail-wearing, big-haired New Jersey housewives. In this sneak preview, Teresa actually proves to be a better actress than the woman hired to be her friend.
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