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

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 ...

Montana and Washington are among the states seeking to compel clergy to disclose abuse revealed to them in the context of the ...

While clergy are often mandatory reporters outside of the confessional, long-standing legal precedent in the U.S. recognizes ...

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

For nearly twenty years, some state lawmakers have tried to remove Washington State from the list of five that do not require ...

Senate Bill 5375 would require priests and other clergy to report child abuse and neglect. Washington State Senator Noel ...

Spokane Bishop Thomas Daly is urging Catholic voters in Washington state to oppose a proposed law that would order priests to violate the seal of confession in cases where child abuse is revealed ...

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 ...