Pope extends Catholic priests' right to forgive abortion

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Pope Francis has extended indefinitely what was temporary permission for Catholic priests around the world to forgive what the Church deems the "grave sin" of abortion. Image: Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (AAP)

Aileen Phillips reports.

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