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Parolin to French prime minister: Fight against abuse must respect seal of confession

News: France

Michelle La Rosa
Oct 20, 2021
∙ Paid

The Vatican Secretary of State reaffirmed the Church’s stance that the seal of confession is inviolable, during an exchange with the French prime minister this week. France is considering a law that would demand priests break the seal to report suspected abuse of minors.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex. Credit: Frederic Legrand - COMEO / Shutterstock.

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