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Dear Abby on Confession and the Death Penalty
The question of whether a priest must reveal confessional details in a capital case is answered by Cardinal Mahoney. Canon law protects the seal of confession, forbidding disclosure even to prevent an innocent man’s execution. Absolution content must remain sealed, and bishops oppose capital punishment as a separate issue.
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