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California bill aims to protect children by breaking seal of confession
(Second in a series) By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS) — When Catholic clergy, penitents, theologians and canon lawyers look at the wording in a California state bill that would compel a priest to reveal what’s heard … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Confession, Penitent, Priest, S.B. 360, Seal of Confession Series