Pay telephone line to confess sins draws bishops’ criticism

A PAY telephone line for French Roman Catholics to confess their sins drew criticism from bishops yesterday.

Pay telephone line to confess sins draws bishops’ criticism

“For advice on confessing, press one. To confess, press two. To listen to some confessions, press three,” says a male voice, welcoming the caller to “Le Fil du Seigneur”, or “The Line of the Lord” service.

“In case of serious or mortal sins — that is, sins that have cut you off from Christ our Lord, it is indispensable to confide in a priest,” warns the €0.34 a minute service.

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