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Priests not above law but won't break seal

Laws requiring priests to break the seal of confession to report child sexual abuse is ill-conceived and impracticable, an archbishop says.

CATHOLIC CHURCH RESPONSE PRESSER
Catholic church responds to the child abuse royal commission's recommendations. Source: AAP Image/Peter Rae

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By May Rizk

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Australia's Catholic leaders have vowed to end the cover-up of child sexual abuse but steadfastly refuse to break the seal of confession, even if it means priests could face criminal charges.

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