answersLogoWhite

0

In most cases, priests are not allowed to report confessions to authorities due to the confidentiality of the sacrament of confession. This is a fundamental principle in many religious traditions.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

4mo ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle why does Jaggery want Charlotte to be guilty of murder?

So that he has a reason to hang her. He wants to hang her because he doesn't want her to report him to the authorities .


Can priests disclose confessions to law enforcment?

In most jurisdictions, priests are bound by the sacramental seal and are not allowed to disclose information shared in confession to law enforcement or anyone else. The principle of confidentiality and trust is central to the sacrament of confession in many religious traditions, and priests take it very seriously. However, there may be exceptions in some jurisdictions if there is a legal obligation to report certain crimes, such as child abuse.


Have you informed the authorities about the crime that was confessed to you"?

"Did you report the confessed crime to the authorities?"


What can you do if someone is stalking you?

Report it to the authorities.


What is the maximum amount of money that can be wired without triggering a report to authorities?

The maximum amount of money that can be wired without triggering a report to authorities is 10,000.


Can priests report crimes they hear about during confession"?

Yes, in most jurisdictions, priests are not legally required to report crimes they hear about during confession due to the confidentiality of the sacrament.


Can you report a gift as stolen?

Yes, you can report a gift as stolen to the police or relevant authorities.


What would you do about cyberbullying?

Report it to the authorities on whatever website it is on.


How many thousands of Catholic priests have the Catholic Church handed over to police for prosecution with regards to child abuse?

There have not been thousands of cases of child-abusing priests. There have only been a few hundred priests involved worldwide in this but they received much publicity. When one considers the large number of good priests worldwide, the percentage of abusers is much lower. The pedophilia of Catholic priests is actually lower by a bit than the percentage of abusers in the general population and much smaller than the abuse now coming to light in the Protestant sects. The Baptists are now admitting they have problems with pedophilia and the crime has reach crisis levels. The Baptists state that they are ill equipped to deal with the situation as each individual parish is autonomous, unlike Catholics who have a central leadership which is dealing with the situation. See the links below for more information:Legal PerspectiveAnswering the question more directly, the number of abusive priests that have been "handed over" or reported to authorities is significantly lower compared to the number of abusive priests of which the Church was aware. The Church has a well-documented history of failing to report known instances of abuse to the police or other authorities. This policy appears to be memorialized in Church law - according to the "Human Rights Concerns . . ." article linked below, " 'Canon law does not include an obligation for church authorities to report cases to civil authorities for criminal investigation. Secrecy is mandatory throughout the proceedings,' the Amnesty report said."See the links below for more information:


What do you do with Elder abuse with a guardian?

Report it to the local authorities immediately.


What should you do if you get shot?

Seek medical attention and report it to the authorities.


Can tenant report to health dept?

Yes, tenants can report any health hazards to the proper authorities.