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Australia church abuse: Priests 'must report' confessions
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Australia church abuse: Priests 'must report' confessions
August 14, 2017 at 6:25 am
Catholic clerics should face criminal charges if they do not report sexual abuse disclosed to them during confession, an Australian inquiry has recommended

The inquiry had heard harrowing tales of abuse, which were never passed on to the relevant authorities.
The Church has indicated it will oppose altering the rules around confession.  (why???)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-40920714
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