Hi! EFC1127,

To receive absolution from the Church Yes
The Church cannot sanction sin by it can sanction mercy 

The point made is that a change of direction is sort (Repentance) by those entangled in sin; hope is offered, absolution is not given by the Church, they dwell in His Divine Mercy, a process/journey has commenced that will/can lead to full Reconciliation with the Church, eventually either through continence or separation.

For example a person could have an addiction such as gambling/alcoholism etc, many continually regret their actions (entanglement) and are sorry, some before God within the heart, are they forgiven at the moment in time (Seventy times seven)? 
There can be only one answer to this question

" I came not to call the righteous, but sinners”.

We all eventually must give account to God for our own actions no man can deceive God if a man approaches Him in sincerity, will  he be turned away? 

kevin your brother
In Christ