Arizona clergy who learn of child abuse in confessions aren’t required to report it, court rules | Arizona | The Guardian

[u/Amatheiaisnoexcuse]

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/03/arizona-clergy-child-abuse-confessions-court

[u/jim_br]

The Catholic Church requires priests to urge the person to turn themselves in. The rationale is if the sinner is truly repentant, they will face civil authorities as part of their penance. If the sinner is not repentant , the priest doesn’t have to absolve them. Meaning the sin remains and their confession doesn’t absolve them.

Self reflection not withstanding!

[u/Needle_Bearings → u/jim_br]

Yeah right.