Question 309
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Is a confessor bound to secrecy?
Answer
Given the delicacy and greatness of this ministry and the respect due to people every confessor, without any exception and under very severe penalties, is bound to maintain “the sacramental seal” which means absolute secrecy about the sins revealed to him in confession.
Condenses CCC ¶¶ 1467