Catholic Church: Prioritize children’s welfare

Re: “Confession exemption sought by Catholic lobby in child abuse bills” [Feb. 12, Northwest]: In 38 years as a licensed psychologist who works with children and teens, I have made multiple reports to Child Protective Services and the police regarding …

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Catholic Church: Confessors should report abusers

As a lifelong Catholic, I was raised with the belief that when you sin, this is what is asked of you: In a confessional, confess your sin to a priest, be sorry for that sin, vow to do that sin no more, do the penance the priest gives you and your sin i…

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