The Briefing 11-22-16

Who can forgive sin? Pope Francis extends dispensation of forgiveness for women who've had an abortionWashington Post (Julie Zauzmer) — Pope Francis gives all priests permission to forgive the ‘grave sin’ of abortionNew York Times (Jill Filipovic) — The Pope’s Unforgiving Message of Forgiveness on Abortion

China considers lifting sanctions against out-of-wedlock births to boost low birth rate New York Times (Didi Kirsten Tatlow) — With Fertility Rate in China Low, Some Press to Legalize Births Outside Marriage

Tinder goes non-binary: Online dating site adds 37+ gender options for usersNew York Times (Liam Stack) — Transgender on Tinder? Now You Can Identify Yourself That Way

No moral responsibility? Surgeon General says addiction should be treated like disease. USA Today (Josh Hafner) — Surgeon general: 1 in 7 in USA will face substance addiction

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