Louisiana Supreme Court: If Kids Reveal Abuse During Confession, Priests Don’t Have to Report It

Just about every state has laws requiring people who have regular contact with children — teachers, daycare providers, etc. — to report evidence of abuse or neglect to authorities. If a child tells you they receive beatings at home, or you see bruises on their skin, you’re legally required to say something. But earlier this year, a Louisiana judge ruled that priests were exempt from that law. If someone went into the confessional booth and said he was being abused, a priest was not obligated to tell anyone....
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