Message to Utah bishops, pastors, priests: You can report suspected abuse — even if gleaned in a confession

Utah lawmaker is pushing a bill to make that clear to clergy.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Cathedral of the Madeleine in downtown Salt Lake City is pictured in December 2023. A Utah lawmaker is pushing a bill that would clarify can report abuse even if the information comes from a penitent's confession.

Message to Utah bishops, pastors, priests: You can report suspected abuse — even if gleaned in a confession

Utah lawmaker is pushing a bill to make that clear to clergy.

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