‘The Seal, as it is called, is of divine right most strictly binding the priest, in every case, even where the welfare of the State is at stake, and even after the death of the penitent, to reveal ...

Officially known as the Sacrament of Penance ... has to make confession Prohibitions on breaking the seal of confession have existed since at least 1215. Priests have said they would be prepared ...

“Confession, or ‘Reconciliation’ as it is usually termed today, is an ecclesial sacrament, always private, celebrated with a penitent and a priest who has been authorized by the Church to ...