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Can WA compel seal of confession? Federal court says no — for now

Washington abuse law threatens religious freedom, Bishop Barron warns

byGina Christian

Washington bishops challenge law threatening confession seal

Forcing clergy to break the seal of confession harms victims

byCecilia Cicone

New Washington law challenges Catholic confessional seal in abuse reporting

Canon, civil law collide on seal of confession, says expert

byGina Christian

HONG KONG NATIONAL SECURITY BILL

HONG KONG NATIONAL SECURITY BILL

Hong Kong new security law criticized by leaders, including Catholics

byMichael Kelly

WASHINGTON STATE CAPITOL

WASHINGTON STATE CAPITOL

Washington bill compromising the seal of confession fails

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Concerns raised over Washington state mandatory reporting bill that lacks confession exception

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Retired Milwaukee priest barred from hearing confessions over support of Delaware ‘repeal of seal’ law

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Delaware bill would break seal of confession, require priest to report what penitent says

FRANCE CONFESSIONAL

FRANCE CONFESSIONAL

Seal of confession a topic of debate after French abuse report

byCatholic News Service