CNA Staff, Jun 17, 2025 / 11:16 am. A group of Orthodox churches has joined the Catholic bishops of Washington state in suing the government over its requirement that clergy either violate the ...

A group of Orthodox churches has joined the Catholic bishops of Washington state in suing the government over its requirement that clergy either violate the seal of confession or face jail time.

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New Washington State law asks clergy to report child abuse heard in confession. Opponents say it's violating the Constitution.

Bishop Robert Vasa was to be officially welcomed Sunday to the Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese, where he will become bishop this year upon the retirement of Bishop Daniel Walsh.

Jerusalem, Jan 28, 2022 / 09:10 am. Catholic bishops in the Holy Land invited their Orthodox counterparts this week to contribute to the consultation process leading to the 2023 Synod on Synodality.

Pope Leo sent a strong message of unity and reconciliation with the Orthodox world as he affirmed his aim to restore full ...

The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church welcomed the election of a leader for the country's new independent Orthodox church. In Kiev Dec. 15, 192 bishops from Ukraine's three previously divided ...

The Orthodox Church of America said in the press release that “Every state, including Washington, honors the clergy-penitent privilege.” In fact, Washington joins seven other states — New ...