The 1953 Alfred Hitchcock film “I Confess,” based on an earlier play, features a priest suspected of murder. He’s innocent, and has even heard the murderer’s confession – but cannot clear his own name ...

Why go to Confession? Here are some excellent reasons — know them, love them, defend them and share them. Book cover of ‘Overcoming the Evil Within: The Reality of Sin and the Transforming Power of ...

While the global synodal process initiated by Pope Francis arguably has been the most extensive exercise in ecclesial consultation attempted by the church in 2,000 years, reports from around the world ...

There are many misconceptions about the wonderful Sacrament of Confession. For many people going to confession evokes different feelings of discomfort or reluctance. I humbly relate to you that I am a ...

The new language for the priest’s absolution is allowed as of Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Priests must use the new language starting on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 16, the first Sunday after ...

Lent is a time when a lot of people think about returning to the sacrament of reconciliation. But if it’s been a while, that can be kind of a daunting idea. What are the words I’m supposed to say, ...

Do you ever go to confession in a Catholic Church? Most Catholics in the United States who go to Mass at least occasionally say they haven’t been to the confessional in over a year, but a new study ...

In the movies, the penitent enters a confession booth, kneels and whispers to a priest behind a lattice screen: "Forgive me, father, for I have sinned." This drama was, for centuries, at the center of ...

What I said to the priest at my last confession is none of your business. It also wasn’t that interesting, so you didn’t miss much. In the usual way of this Catholic sacrament, it started with an ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The State of Washington reached an agreement with Catholic priests and the Department of Justice to allow Catholic priests to maintain secrecy while performing the Sacrament of ...