Washington State Bill Would Force Catholic Priests To Violate Church Law
The proposed law in Washington would require priests to violate Catholic law by breaking the seal of confession. The bill amends current state laws requiring law enforcement, teachers, health professionals, or child care providers to report cases of child abuse. According to In the text of the bill. Priests who break the seal of confession […]
Montana Democrat’s Bill Would Force Catholic Priests To Violate Church Law
A group of Democratic lawmakers in Montana have introduced a bill that would require Catholic priests to disclose confessions related to serious crimes, challenging the church’s long tradition of keeping confessions secret. Two Democratic senators, Mary Dunwell and Sarah Novak, were among those who introduced the bill. invoice the purpose Forcing a priest to break […]
FACT CHECK: Did The Italian Bishops And The Vatican Allow Gay Men To Become Priests If They Remain Celibate?
New York Times and other media reported Italian bishops have received Vatican approval to allow gay men to become priests if they remain celibate. Vatican allows gay men in Italy to train to become priests if they remain celibate. Seminary candidates should not be disqualified based on their sexual orientation, according to new guidelines from […]
Pope Francis expresses concern and dismay over alleged abuse by priests in Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia (AP) – As a priestly pedophilia scandal continues to rock the Andean country, Pope Francis said in a letter to President Luis Arce on Friday that Bolivian priests sexually abused him. He expressed concern and regret over the allegations. . The Pope promised “the church will cooperate fully with the government” regarding […]
