Tag - Seal of Confession

Australia: Priests Facing Jail for Refusing to Break Seal of Confession…

From Lifesitenews... CANBERRA, Australia, June 12, 2018 (LifeSiteNews) – A new law in Australia requires Catholic priests in Canberra to break the sacred seal of confession to report a child-sex abuser. The law, which has drawn fierce opposition from Archbishop Christopher Prowse of Canberra, could result in faithful priests being jailed who refuse to comply....

June 13, 2018The Catholic Church, Child Abuse, Morals, Seal of Confession, Sin, Bishops, Australia, Crime and Punishment, Politics, Canon Law, , , 61 CommentsRead more...

Seal of Confession – Inviolable…

The Big Questions, a discussion show broadcast live on BBC 1 on Sundays, recently included the topic: Are any sins unforgivable"  Francis Davis The presenter, Nicky Campbell, inevitably raised the issue of child abuse by priests.  He turned to the token Catholic on the panel, to suggest that priests should report anyone to the police who confessed...

February 10, 2016Child Abuse, Morals, Seal of Confession, Bishops, Priesthood, Tradition, Canon Law, , 110 CommentsRead more...