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Seal of Confession

Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, a leading expert on child protection, speaks during a symposium at Fordham University in New York City in this March 26, 2019, file photo. Father Zollner said the church needs to better instruct priests on helping abuse victims who come forward in confession and on their obligations if an abuser confesses. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Faith

Confession can be place where church fights abuse, Jesuit says

Cindy Wooden|Nov 16, 2021|4 Min Read

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World

France’s Catholic bishops will uphold confessional seal, spokeswoman clarifies

Catholic News Agency|Oct 14, 2021|3 Min Read

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North Dakota lawmaker withdraws bill requiring violation of seal of confession

Catholic News Agency|Feb 2, 2021|3 Min Read

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North Dakota bill would force priests to violate confession seal in abuse cases

Mary Farrow|Jan 13, 2021|4 Min Read

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World

Western Australian legislative committee recommends preserving confessional seal

Catholic News Agency|Sep 12, 2020|6 Min Read

A young woman is pictured in a file photo during confession. New laws passed by Queensland Parliament in Australia Sept. 8, 2020, mean religious institutions and their members are no longer able to use the seal of the confessional as a defense or excuse in child sex abuse matters. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

World

Report abuse learned in confession or go to jail, says Australian state

Catholic News Service|Sep 8, 2020|3 Min Read

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Faith

Confession by phone, Skype, or emoji? Could it happen during coronavirus pandemic?

JD Flynn and Ed Condon|Mar 18, 2020|6 Min Read

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Critics: Utah bill on confession would criminalize priests, not counter sex abuse

Kevin Jones|Jan 16, 2020|7 Min Read

Bishop Alex Aclan. (John Michael Filippone)

From new bishops to a Guadalupe miracle, an Angelus News 2019 review

Angelus Staff|Dec 31, 2019|3 Min Read

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World

Australia's bishops protest national move to force priests to reveal confessions

Catholic News Agency|Dec 2, 2019|4 Min Read

The Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania have become the latest in the country to pass legislation criminalizing priests who fail to report the abuse of children disclosed during confession. The entire country's six states and two territories are expected have such laws in place in coming months.(CNS photo/Mike Stechschulte, The Michigan Catholic)

World

Australian states to have priests report abuse disclosed in confession

Michael Sainsbury|Sep 26, 2019|3 Min Read

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News

Catholic Church in Wisconsin opposes bill attacking seal of confession

Perry West|Aug 9, 2019|5 Min Read

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