Reuters: Catholic bishops in Australia reject laws forcing priests to report sex abuse confessions
Is the Pope going to have to speak ex cathedra to get the bishops to listen?
Quote:Visiting Ireland earlier this week, Pope Francis begged forgiveness for the multitude of abuses suffered by victims in Ireland, and he has promised no more coverups.
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC), the country's top Catholic body, said it did not accept a recommendation from an official inquiry that would force priests by law to report abuse to the police when they hear about it in confession.
Is the Pope going to have to speak ex cathedra to get the bishops to listen?
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
- unknown