Confraternity of Catholic Clergy Defends Inviolable Seal of Confession

Confraternity of Catholic Clergy defends inviolable seal of confession

Confessional. / Credit: AS photo studio/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jul 1, 2025 / 13:17 pm (CNA). The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, representing over 500 Roman Catholic priests and deacons from the U.S., Australia, and the United Kingdom, has i... [...]

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Confraternity of Catholic Clergy Defends Inviolable Seal of Confession

ChiccoDodiFC Confessional. According to Washington’s new law, noncompliance could result in up to 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.