The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, representing over 500 Catholic priests and deacons, has issued a statement defending the inviolability of the seal of confession.

The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, representing over 500 Roman Catholic priests and deacons from the U.S., Australia, and the United Kingdom, has issued a statement defending the inviolability ...

DOJ sues Washington over SB 5375, a law mandating that clergy report abuse to police. Catholic leaders claim it violates rights and sacred confession practices.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that it is suing the state of Washington over a new law making clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.

DOJ challenges Washington's new clergy-reporting mandate, citing First Amendment concerns and conflict with Catholic confession confidentiality.

The Department of Justice is filing a lawsuit against the State of Washington over a law requiring clergy to report child abuse, even if the information comes from confession.

SEATTLE — A new Washington state law is facing a legal challenge from the U.S. Department of Justice, which has labeled the child abuse mandatory reporting legislation as "anti-Catholic." Senate ...

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announced Tuesday it has filed for bankruptcy reorganization after being accused of at least 153 instances of abuse by clergy ...

The Trump administration is suing the state of Washington over a law meant to curb child abuse. Earlier this year, the state passed a law requiring clergy members of various faiths to report ...

Catholic religious order must pay nearly $2.4M to New Orleans clergy abuse survivor Federal jury awards historic damages to man who says he was sexually abused at a school run by Holy Cross order ...

Pope Leo appoints French Archbishop Thibault Verny to lead the Vatican's Commission on Clergy Sexual Abuse, aiming to restore the Church's credibility amid ongoing scandals ...