"Breaking the "seal of confession" is something that priests just wouldn't even think of doing, no matter what the law says"
Presumably a serial killer could go into the confessional, confess his crimes and claim that he cannot control his behaviour and will contiue killing - leaving the priest to believe himself under no obligation to report the matter to the authorities.
Can you clarify if that is the situation regarding the sanctity of the confessional Joe?
This is one of the big debates here in Ireland following Enda Kenny's unprecedented criticism of the church's handling of the abuse - the public response has been overwhelmingly in support of Kenny's condemnation.
Jim Carroll