Catholic Church's opposition to confession laws prompts warning

Rob Inglis
Updated September 12 2019 - 6:18pm, first published 5:30pm
Archbishop of Hobart Julian Porteous has cited the words of Pope Francis in saying that priests are unable to comply with secular law that would force them to break the seal of the confessional.
Archbishop of Hobart Julian Porteous has cited the words of Pope Francis in saying that priests are unable to comply with secular law that would force them to break the seal of the confessional.

Attorney-General Elise Archer has encouraged the Archdiocese of Hobart to "rethink" its position on new laws that require priests to disclose child sexual abuse reported in the sacrament of confession.

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Rob Inglis

Rob Inglis

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Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.

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