Seal of confession more important than reporting child abuse: Priest

Priests shouldn’t be forced break the seal of confession to report instances of child sexual abuse, according to Sydney priest Michael Whelan.

Whelan told the ABC the government’s decision to order the Catholic Church to lift the veil of secrecy applied to church-goers and their priests was in conflict with the church’s religious principles.

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