A proposed law in Washington state would require priests to violate Catholic Church law by breaking the seal of confession.

The state senator who introduced the measure says she cannot ‘stomach any argument about religious freedom being more ...

The bill would amend state law to require clergy to report instances of child abuse with no exemption for instances where the ...

Montana and Washington are among the states seeking to compel clergy to disclose abuse revealed to them in the context of the sacrament of reconciliation.

Currently those in professions like teaching, childcare, and law enforcement are listed as “mandatory” reporters.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Members of the clergy would be required, by state law, to report potential cases of child abuse to authorities, under a proposal at the Washington state legislature.

A federal judge has dealt President Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk their first big setback in their dismantling ...

A push to require clergy to report child abuse is back. This time, Democratic lawmakers might not be willing to compromise on ...

Washington’s outgoing Democratic governor ... right hand holding an evergreen-colored folder emblazoned with the state seal. A small red pin graces his lapel. Behind the governor, in the ...

and state partners “to address the full range of threats” outlined by President Trump. According to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection briefing document obtained by the Washington Post ...