North Dakota Bill Would Force Priests To Violate Confession Seal In Abuse Cases

North Dakota Bill Would Force Priests To Violate Confession Seal In Abuse Cases

Eurasia Review

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By Mary Farrow

Three North Dakota state legislators introduced a bill this week that would oblige Catholic priests to violate the seal of confession in cases of confirmed or suspected child abuse, on penalty of imprisonment or heavy fines.

The bill was introduced Jan. 12 by state senators Judy Lee (R), Kathy Hogan (D), and...

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