161. Absolution of an accomplice in a sin against the sixth commandment
The delict excludes sinful desires, mutually expressed desires, and frustrated attempts to sin. While sinful, they do not meet the juridical criterion to verify the delict.
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160. The direct and indirect violation of the sacramental seal
The sacrament seal, which binds only the confessor, implies that the confessor does not know what was said at the confessional, as what was said in God’s forum must always remain in God’s forum.
159. The more grave delict of the crime of solicitation
Priests are recommended not to give their number directly to anyone who comes for confession.
158. The delict of apostasy
Merely visiting an ATR shrine does not automatically mean a total rejection of the Christian God. Since ATR is part of our history and culture, one can visit the shrine for academic purposes.
157. The delict of schism and the case of Archbishop Viganò
As several ministries of Catholics still claim to be Catholic, schism, as a withdrawal from papal authority and ecclesial communion, must be ascertained and not presumed.