The Archdiocese of Seattle is taking a stand against a recently passed Washington State law that would force priests to ...

Priests are required to report child abuse or neglect to Washington state law enforcement after learning about the crime through confessions.

The Catholic Church has issued a warning to its clergy in Washington state: Any priest who complies with a new law requiring the reporting of child abuse confessions to authorities will be ...

Roman Catholic bishops from the state of Washington have filed a lawsuit challenging a new law that forces them to violate ...

Catholic priests in Washington State may risk either excommunication or jail time as a result of a new child abuse reporting law.

The measure, signed by the governor, could lead to clergy being excommunicated, fined and incarcerated.

Religious leaders in Washington are taking legal action against a new state law set to take effect next month. The law ...

This is not because priests desire to facilitate or overlook abuse, but because of the nature of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In this sacrament, the priest is acting “in persona Christi ...

During the signing ceremony, Ferguson, who was raised Catholic, said he was “very familiar” with the sacrament of confession. Well, he might want to brush up on his catechism. “He should ...