New California Proposal Would Require Priests To Violate Seal Of Confession

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Currents News Staff

The California Senate recently passed a law that would require priests to violate the seal of confession, which mandates that topics discussed in the confessional remain between clergy and parishioners.

The attack on the sacrament is the latest of several actions by lawmakers around the world that would undermine the seal of confession and threaten religious freedom.

National correspondent for The Tablet and Crux, Christopher White, joins us now to discuss the disturbing trend.