
Louisiana Court Upholds Seal of Confession Rights
A state appeals court said Friday that Father Jeff Bayh does not have to disclose any discussion that took place during the sacrament of confession.
A state appeals court said Friday that Father Jeff Bayh does not have to disclose any discussion that took place during the sacrament of confession.
Father Jeff Bayhi said the ruling protects his right not to disclose information communicated in the confessional, but cautions ‘we’re not out of the woods yet.’
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition from a Louisiana Catholic diocese about the case.
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