Vatican cardinal highlights contradiction between Pope Francis’ remarks on confession, Catholic doctrine
The Vatican's prefect of the Apostolic Penitentiary warned that ‘it is not mercy to lie about sin.’
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Articles tagged Sacrament Of Confession
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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US bishop: Clergy would go to jail rather than obey law forcing them to break seal of confession
Washington state is debating legislation that would attempt to force priests to break the secrecy of the confessional for cases of child abuse.
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Pope Francis reportedly flouts Church teaching, says ‘forgive all’ sins even with ‘no intention to repent’
Pope Francis’ reported admonition that priests grant the absolution of sins even when there is no purpose of amendment is flatly contrary to Church teaching.
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Major UK report calls on priests to break seal of confession in reporting child sex abuse
Reporting child sex abuse ‘should not be subject to exceptions based on relationships of confidentiality, religious or otherwise,’ the inquiry wrote.
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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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