The state senator who introduced the measure says she cannot ‘stomach any argument about religious freedom being more important than preventing the abuse.’

A proposed law in Washington state would require priests to violate Catholic Church law by breaking the seal of confession.

Bishop Daly noted that the Diocese of Spokane devotes considerable resources to child safety and holds 'a zero-tolerance policy regarding child sexual abuse.'

For nearly twenty years, some state lawmakers have tried to remove Washington State from the list of five that do not require clergy and religious leaders to report child abuse, child neglect and child sexual abuse.

A push to require clergy to report child abuse is back. This time, Democratic lawmakers might not be willing to compromise on a point of contention.

Lawmakers in Washington state are proposing a bill that would require members of the clergy to report child abuse or neglect.