Washington bishops refuse state law requiring them to disclose confessions of sexual abuse

8 May 2025, 9:35 am

Catholic Bishops in Washington state are speaking out against a new law that would require them to disclose confessions of sexual abuse to law enforcement. Last week, Gov. Robert Ferguson (D-WA) ...... Read More »

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