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Federal court blocks Washington law that would force priests to violate seal of confession

Jul 18, 2025

In the ruling, District Judge David Estudillo said there was “no question” that the law burdened the free exercise of... Read more

Confraternity of Catholic Clergy defends inviolable seal of confession

Jul 1, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, representing over 500 Catholic priests and deacons, has issued a statement defending the inviolability of... Read more

Justice Department sues Washington state over law forcing priests to break confession seal

Jun 23, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The DOJ in a press release announcing the lawsuit filed on June 23 said the Washington law “violates the free... Read more

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Federal court blocks Washington law that would force priests to violate seal of confession

Confraternity of Catholic Clergy defends inviolable seal of confession

Justice Department sues Washington state over law forcing priests to break confession seal

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