The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament ... Church facilitated the development of the Western practice: a double anointing with ...

The Catholic bishops of ... child sexual abuse and that the church would "do everything within our power to keep your children safe," he said the "Sacrament of Penance is sacred and will remain ...

Priests are required to report child abuse or neglect to Washington state law enforcement after learning about the crime through confessions.