The Diocese of Wilmington condemned a proposed bill in the Delaware General Assembly that critics say would force priests to violate canon law by breaking the seal of confession.
The Diocese of Wilmington said the seal of confession is"non-negotiable" despite a proposed law requiring priests to break it.
"It would be a clear violation of the First Amendment for the government to interfere in this most sacred and ancient practice of our faith.""While we support initiatives to make Delaware a safer place for minors and vulnerable adults, HB 74 would not contribute to such efforts in any meaningful way," the diocese added.
The Delaware General Assembly in Dover, Delaware, is considering a bill that critics say would force priests to break the seal of confession.
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