Brisbane Times | Seal of confessional no excuse: Gillard Brisbane Times AAP. Prime Minister Julia Gillard says using the seal of the Catholic confessional to cover up child abuse is a "sin of omission" because all adults have a duty of care towards children. Ms Gillard says the terms of reference for the federal royal commission ... Retired bishop says Pell an 'embarassment' Church backs abuse inquiry Pressure mounts to break secrecy of the confessional to expose abuse |