A Catholic priest has to turn to criminals?
When asked to be forgiven in the dark and the priest gives them penance, are free to go? Catholics and violators of the law free from the law simply because a priest say that?
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The confessional is confidential. In theory, the priest does not know who is speaking.
Under the Code of Canon Law, 983 § 1, "The sacramental seal is inviolable, therefore, is absolutely forbidden for a confessor to betray in any way a penitent in words or in any way and for any reason." Priests may not reveal what they have learned during confession to anyone, even under the threat of their own death or that of others.
In a criminal matter, a priest may encourage or require the penitent to surrender to authorities and may withhold absolution if the penitent refuses. However, this is the extent of its influence, which may not directly or indirectly disclose the matter to civil authorities himself.
which means that priests have to convert them to the police in self
Catholic priests are criminals, so they would be handed over!
Since when does the Catholic Church care about laws or what is right or wrong
If you are in the U.S., are legally obliged to disclose information if it is a serious crime or intent to commit one.
As stated earlier, the priests can not violate the seal of confession. Moreover, as mentioned above, any evidence obtained in this way can not be used in court.
There are three immunities under U.S. law.
Spousal privilege - your spouse may not divulge information in confidentiality to the authorities, nor shall be compelled to act as a witness against her spouse in such circumstances.
Privilege Tax - a lawyer can not provide information given in confidence, except in narrowly defined circumstances.
The privileges of the clergy - clergy can provide information not given as part of the confession and any information provided voluntarily by the clergy can not be admitted in evidence.
First I will assume you are talking about the confession.
There are two levels, first and second eartlhly punishment etermal God's punishment.
In the confession, Preist can not say what they say (actually, if I tried, the evidence can not be used in U.S. courts because the person goes to confession and is expected protected)
therefore not the priest can not say what you say. There are a few exceptions, if the crime is up and someone is in danger.
But usually, as a condition of penace the person is asked to confess to the police and turn in thierself And if they do, there is no forgiveness.
And Prist is not free from the law, which in fact is protected by specific laws that protect the confession ..
Fr Chuck said it best and what I also understand, not the criminal will not receive absolution until he either delivered or that somehow reperation for their sins. which is part of what happens in Ein or the confessional. most of us are sinners only mild and therefore - prayer and contemplation of works. However, depending on the severity of the crime - reperations are more serious. In addition, a priest can deny absolution.
A priest can not reveal anything that someone tells him the Holy Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as confession). Some priests have died or been imprisoned rather than violate the secrecy of confession. However, if a priest, the witnesses for the commission of a crime, he is obliged to report it and declare, like any other citizen.
They are not free from the law of man … libre de la ley de Di-s