New DE Bill Would Require Priests to Report Abuse, Neglect from Confession

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Shalone Cason

New legislation in Delaware would require priests to break the ‘seal of confession’ and report child abuse or neglect to investigative authorities. WHYY's Cris Barrish reports that sponsors say the bill is necessary, but Catholic church leaders call it unconstitutional.

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(Original air-date: 3/17/23)

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Cris Barrish, a national award-winning investigative reporter, covers stories about Delaware.