Interesting read. I agree with the author. They are being "forgiven" because they have sinned.

The anti-abortion movement’s refashioning of women seeking abortions from selfish tramps to weak-willed victims has been an effective move....Pope Francis’ announcement fits into this successful strategy. Rather than a step forward for women, it’s a public relations move that covers for the real problems the church’s anti-contraception and anti-abortion positions cause women around the world.

Maybe Pope Francis has a bigger picture solution in mind. I hope he reads this article.