Sydney archbishop says priests will suffer martyrdom before divulging confessions

But premier of New South Wales says "question of the seal of confession" will be addressed at national level. The government of the Australian state of New South Wales is seeking to implement a range of laws targeting child abuse, in response to the final report of a broad investigation into abuse perpetrated by institutions, including members of the Church, which was released last year. Among the proposals being considered are those which would apply to priests, including regulation or negation of the seal of confession.

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