He said sexual questions often become explicit and argues children should only be asked if they are obeying the faith’s law of chastity. Church officials have said the interviews allow bishops to get to know youth better and determine their religious habits and obedience to God. The bishops are instructed how to handle the meetings and swear to keep the conversations confidential. The rule change giving children the option to bring a parent or adult with them during one-one-one interviews with local church leaders known as bishops was announced as part of updated guidelines for sexual abuse reporting. He said questions about sex can be done without bishops probing for explicit details.

Source: National Post March 30, 2018 06:33 UTC