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flag Washington state mandates clergy report child abuse, sparking conflict with the Catholic Church over religious freedom.

flag Washington state's new law, Senate Bill 5375, signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, requires clergy to report child abuse, even if disclosed during confession, making them mandatory reporters like medical and school personnel. flag The Catholic Church warns that any priest complying with the law will face excommunication, leading to a legal and religious standoff. flag The law takes effect in July, but the U.S. Justice Department is investigating its constitutionality, with critics arguing it violates religious freedom.

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