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November 14, 2012

Confession Is No Longer Sacred

Jonathan Pearlman, The Telegraph

Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday slammed the use of the confessional to avoid reporting abuse, saying it is a "sin of omission" and all adults have a duty to protect children.

She announced this week the launch of a Royal Commission to investigate offences involving religious and non-religious organisations and...

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