This is a difficult but important question. I will give you an answer to that.
The Sacrament of Confession is protected by the Seal of Confession (Canon 983 §1). This seal is absolute. It states that a priest cannot reveal what he hears in confession - under any circumstance - no matter how grave the sin or how personal the harm.
Even in the instance you cited where a penitent goes to a priest to confess the killing of the priest’s own parent or sibling, the priest is morally and canonically forbidden from reporting it to the police or revealing it to anyone. To do so would be a grave violation punishable by latae sententiae excommunication - automatic excommunication. The priest must carry that knowledge to the grave.
However, absolution is not automatic. For absolution to be valid, the penitent must show true contrition, a sincere repentance, and a firm purpose of amendment - including willingness to face justice and make restitution where possible. The priest can strongly urge the penitent to surrender to civil authorities, but he cannot force it or reveal it himself.
This discipline protects the sacred space of the confessional, where the sinner stands before God. The priest is not there as a judge or representative of civil law, but as a minister of divine mercy. In the confessional, the priest serves mercy - while always calling the sinner to truth, repentance, and responsibility.
Sir Peter Obi, I only wish you become the President but it's sad and unfortunate it's not gonna happen.
The populace are not willing to sacrifice for your win.
life is transactional. Success comes with pain and sometimes blood.
If you get my point. you know what to do.
“If I do not provide steady electricity in four years, do not vote for me for 2nd Tenure,” -BAT
Thirty-two months after being incharge and instead of living by his powerful words, he now dumps National Grid that has been performing abysmally under his watch.
Those were the powerful words then that inspired hope among Nigerians who longed for light in their homes, stability for their businesses, and growth for their nation. Yet, while Nigerians are still grappling with that unfulfilled, categorical electoral promise - and without clear communication on the obstacles, if any, we read of provision in 2025 budget about the ₦10 billion for solar power at Aso Rock, and in 2026 budget another humongous amount for upgrade and maintenance and now we are being scarcitically told that Presidential Villa has planned to be disconnected from the national grid to rely entirely on solar.
It is a gross neglect and deeply worrisome when the seat of power abandons the national grid. One would expect government institutions to lead efforts to strengthen and expand the grid so that other establishments, and ultimately, citizens can benefit. If those in authority disconnect themselves from the system, who then will connect the ordinary Nigerian to reliable power?
Promoting renewable energy, as solar systems do, is commendable and necessary for the future. However, this situation reflects a deeper concern: governance lacking compassion and commitment to the governed. You cannot tell the people to fast while feasting yourself, securing yourself while Nigerians remain unsecured.
Nigerians do not expect 100% fulfilment of promises, but they do expect 100% effort, accompanied by measurable improvements and clear explanations when gaps exist. Leadership must serve the people, not isolate itself from their daily struggles. -PO