Costa Rican bishops fight back against proposed law requiring priests to violate seal of confession
The bishops argue that breaching the inviolable secrecy of confession contravenes both religious freedom and the Church's autonomy.
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Vermont Christian school fights back against pressure to adopt transgenderism, sues state officials
The lawsuit alleges that the state of Vermont discriminates against the Christian school by requiring adherence to the state's pro-transgender views for participation in the tuition program and sports league.
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Sts. Chrysanthus and Daria were tortured and martyred for spreading Christianity in Rome
Sts. Chrysanthus and Daria were arrested, tortured, and miraculously protected by God from harm. Ultimately, they were martyred for refusing to worship false gods.
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First Saturday: 15-minute meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary
The First Saturday devotion is indispensable in this time, which Our Lady warned us would come. It is the key to achieving the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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Delaware bishop condemns proposed bill violating 'nonnegotiable' seal of confession
Wilmington’s Bishop Koenig has stated that the seal of the confessional cannot be broken ‘under any circumstances’ despite the proposed bill against the sacramental secret.
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North Dakota legislature drops bill threatening ‘sacred Seal of Confession’
SB2180 sought to amend a state law regarding mandatory reporting of abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults, not excepting information a priest had learned during confession.
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California bill forces priests to violate the seal of confession
The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act would essentially turn clergy into mandatory government informants.
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New Australian law forces priests to break seal of confession
Victoria's new state regulations on reporting alleged abuse require clergy to violate church law or face severe sanctions.
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California wants to force priests to violate the seal of confession
A state senator's bill disregards the sacrament and Catholic teaching.
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These amazing hero priests died defending the seal of confession
The Western judicial tradition has always respected the seal of the confessional, but the process of secularization is changing the situation.
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