Is it true that a Catholic priest can not break the seal of confession?
Yes, indeed. They can not. The priest is acting "in persona Christi" or "in the person of Christ" - so only the ears of God. They can not do anything about it. God works through them. They provided absolve you really feel and have repented.
The Canon Law of the Catholic Church vehemently opposes the violation of this. The Latin word "nefas" is used. There is no direct English translation of the word. The closest the English language can come to define nefas is something like this:
something that is so perversely sinful, abominable detestable, which is simply impossible to do it!
For a priest to betray the penitent is "nefas" and is grounds for excommunication from the faith. - Almost the worst of the Catholic church can do to someone for violating a spiritual law, (as opposed to criminal law) http://catholicexchange.com/2008/12/04/1 …
Note that Canon 983 refers to "the treachery of the penitent. In other words, there may be occasions when a priest can speak of a confession he had heard, but in a way that does not reveal the identity of the person who did it.
So what does all this mean for the priest who hears the confession of a person who admits that he intends to kill someone, or sexually abusing children and did not indicate that it will stop?
First, of course, if you intend to do so or continue, then no .. I'm sorry and so forgiving. The priest may speak to the penitent and remind him that forgiveness means that the person is determined to stop committing such sin that he has confessed.
Depending on the situation, may also be able to encourage the person to surrender to authorities.
Interesting point .. Priest sometimes even offer to go to the police station with the person .. to encourage them.
However, the priest is still forbidden to say anything that was mentioned in the confession to authorities. Even if the person (now a suspect) gives permission to the priest. For the priest to say anything to the police .. the suspect must repeat his confession was the confession that is not part of a confession more. Thus, the priest could discuss the situation of the penitent, however, the seal of confession would remain intact.
That's how seriously the Catholic Church takes.
Side note: 983.2 canon law says that if someone should accidentally hear a confession .. they are also bound by the seal of confession. This extends to nurses who might hear a confession in a hospital, etc. Even if a lay person in line to speak his own admission, he accidentally hears the person in front of them .. must speak of sin with someone else.
Now, obviously … The Catholic Church can not enforce this, especially because in a hospital situation, not everyone is Catholic. But no less .. this is another way to show their seriousness about him.
:: EDIT based on additional information:::
Part of the / Catechism Canon Law. All priests are taught this because it is so inviolable or "nefas" However, for lack of priests, before being excommunicated anyone, should be aware of and deliberately violate this rule. If more than hearing a confession .. do not know that the rule applies to you too, though you are not a priest and tell someone or go to the police - Okay, because you did not know.
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- Can A Priest Be Forced By Police To Give Details Of What Was Said In A Catholic Confession ?
- A priest can be forced by police to give details of what was said at a Catholic?
Yes, indeed.
Canon 21 of the Fourth Lateran Council (1215), binding the whole Church, establishes the obligation of confidentiality as follows: "Let the priest absolutely take care not by word or sign or in any way is, in any way betray the sinner, but if you should happen to need more prudent counsel made cautiously seek the same without any mention of the person. For everyone who dares to reveal a sin revealed to him in the tribunal of penance that the decree be not only deposed from the priestly, but will also be sent to the seclusion of a monastery to do perpetual penance. "
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Many priests were murdered by Stalin and Hitler by refusing to say what was said in the confessional. I had read that when there is no knowledge of a priest breaking the seal of confession, but the information could be in error, but I know I have never heard happening.As for everyone out with the perfect sin whose only response few are on the Priest guilty of sexual depravity Extreme think of all the Protestant preachers commit a disgrace, and probably will hear this year there are more of these.
Yes, indeed. They were taught this in their training and think seriously. If you were to be left to use as an instrument of God to absolve sins in God's children, "I tell someone a secret sins? After he witnessed the prayers to God for forgiveness and mercy, I would tell others their sins? After them, walking and with faith and confidence in you and God just to hear these sinful acts and keep it in the confessional, do you break their trust and BLAB the world of its sins?
First, is what is taught in the Church, so last minute would be a sin for them. Secondly, it is simply not human to tell it to the sins of others.
God bless +
Yes
All sins are confessed to God through the priest can not be disclosed to anyone by the priest. The priest is God working through, so it has no authority to tell anyone what was said during the confession. No matter the situation - even if the priest in question was threatened with death - even if the person is a convicted murderer confessed.
Yes, it is much more than canon or church law is a hallmark of a conversation between the penitent (the one who makes the confession) and Christ (the priest who makes an acquittal).
While both canon law and catechism, the seal is much more basic
I think all you can do about "breaking" is if someone confessed to being ready to kill or maul "and as such, or themselves" I think the priest may warn the person - but I'm not 100% certified in that. they can not say that only what is to happen.
Subject to excommunication, yes.
If you confess the murder, or something serious, do not expect absolution, the priest tells you to turn itself, and only then acquit.
Yup!
Even if someone confesses to murder. The priest may try to convince the person to surrender, but can not make itself.
The privilege of confidentiality of office is not limited to Catholics, and is recognized by the law of civilized nations.
Yes, that's true.
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It is true that Catholic priests take a vow not to reveal what they hear in confession, however, as any number of acolytes, can attest that not every priest is dedicated to their votes as the ideal.
In theory, yes. In practice, its another thing all together. One of my biggest complaints with the church.
Yes, however, some do, the priests are human and can sin. Just get behind the curtain so you can not see you.
Yes, but may disturb young children