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Arizona Supreme Court upholds clergy-penitent privilege

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Arizona's Supreme Court made a unanimous decision upholding a broad definition of clergy-penitent privilege. The decision benefits the Catholic Church's seal of the confessional. The case involved the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

2 sources Aug 12, 2026

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  1. Aug 12, 1:51 PM OSV News Church doctrine, not courts, define confession says Arizona Supreme Court
  2. Aug 12, 1:45 PM The Catholic Sun Church doctrine, not courts, define confession says Arizona Supreme Court

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