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2. I had similar thoughts.

Fri Oct 24, 2014, 06:07 PM

Oct 2014

A priest should not offer absolution unless they agree to go to the authorities.

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Archbishop of York Calls For End To Confidentiality In Child Abuse Confessions [View all] hrmjustin Oct 2014 OP

That's a mistake, for lots of reasons. rug Oct 2014 #1

I had similar thoughts. hrmjustin Oct 2014 #2

Penance is a part of absolution. rug Oct 2014 #3

Yes. hrmjustin Oct 2014 #4