‘Hero of the Confessional’ Father Carmelo De Palma Beatified in Italy
Father De Palma was a diocesan priest who dedicated his life to the ministry of confessor and spiritual direction of the faithful,
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Confraternity of Catholic Clergy Defends Inviolable Seal of Confession
According to Washington’s new law, noncompliance could result in up to 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Washington Governor Signs Abuse Bill Requiring Priests to Break Seal of Confession
Spokane Bishop Thomas Daly said in a statement that clergy there would not break the seal of confession even if required to by law.
Catholic Church in France Considers the Consequences of the French Report on Sexual Abuse
The French bishops have expressed concern over the Ciase Report’s recommendation that the seal of confession should be reformed
France’s Catholic Bishops Will Uphold Confessional Seal, Spokeswoman Clarifies
“He spoke the truth, but this truth is not audible in France for those who are not Catholic, and not understandable in France in the midst of debates on so-called ‘religious separatism.’”
French Catholic Leader Discusses ‘Clumsy Wording’ on Confessional Seal with Interior Minister
Among the report’s 45 recommendations was a request for the Church to reconsider the seal of confession in relation to abuse.
North Dakota Bill Would Force Priests to Violate Confession Seal in Abuse Cases
If the bill passes, priests who would fail to report known or suspected child abuse, even if revealed in the confessional, would be considered guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and face 30 days in jail or fines up to $1,500 or both.
Holy See Upholds Confessional Seal in Response to Australian Royal Commission
Attorneys-general in Australia’s federal and state governments agreed in November 2019 on reporting standards that would require priests to break the sacramental seal or violate Australia’s mandatory abuse reporting rules.
Judge: Louisiana Law Can’t Force Priests to Violate Seal of Confessional
State district Judge Mike Caldwell said in court Feb. 26 that a state law requiring clergy to report sex abuse of minors violated a priest’s religious-freedom protections for confidential confessions.
