NewProposal in Washington would make priests report child abuse heard in confession, risking jail.

A proposed Washington state law would require priests to report child abuse learned during confession, facing potential jail time for noncompliance. This conflicts with Catholic Canon Law, which excommunicates priests who break the seal of confession. Spokane Bishop Thomas Daly has urged opposition to the bill, citing the Church's commitment to child safety and freedom of religion. Similar proposals in other states have not succeeded.

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