Discover the decline in Catholic confession rates over the past century and its impact on the Church. Learn about the reasons ...

The 1953 Alfred Hitchcock film “I Confess,” based on an earlier play, features a priest suspected of murder. He’s innocent, and has even heard the murderer’s confession – but cannot clear his own name ...

Parishes are hosting penitential services during Lent, where two or more priests are available to hear confessions. Before you go, read How to Prepare for Confession and How to Make a Confession.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Timothy Gabrielli, University of Dayton (THE CONVERSATION) The 1953 Alfred ...