The sacramental seal of confession in the Catholic Church strictly prohibits priests from sharing anything a penitent says during the sacrament of reconciliation. Any priest who “directly ...

Spiritual Reflections Last month, the Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (the board of directors of the largest Lutheran communion in the U.S.) expressed ...

several Protestant denominations including the Episcopal Church and the American Lutheran Church also hold requirements for secrecy for confession. “All Catholics, Christians, and people with common ...

A Montana bill that could compel Catholic priests to break the seal of confession is being criticized by Catholics who say it could eliminate key religious liberty protections. The proposed bill ...