"The vast majority of undocumented migrants contribute to the good of the communities" where they live and work, said the ...

The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the law, calling it "anti-Catholic." The bishops say it would ...

Washington’s leading Catholic bishops filed a lawsuit Thursday contending the new state law requiring religious leaders to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is disclosed in confession, is ...

Washington state's bishops filed a lawsuit May 29 over a new law requiring clergy to report child abuse or neglect without exceptions for clergy-penitent privilege. First reported by Th ...

Roman Catholic bishops from the state of Washington have filed a lawsuit challenging a new law that forces them to violate ...

The measure, signed by the governor, could lead to clergy being excommunicated, fined and incarcerated.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the legislation into law May 2 and it will take effect July 27. Under the law, clergy join other professions like teaching, health and childcare and law enforcement ...

The Catholic bishops of Washington state filed a lawsuit May 29 challenging a new law that requires priests to report child ...