You see, generally the FIRST rule for secret confession tribunals is that WE DON’T TALK ABOUT SECRET CONFESSION TRIBUNALS.

But apparently Pope Benny don’t jet that way.

Really, four words that I personally LOVE to see together, Vatican, Secret, Confession AND Tribunal…these guys handle only the really toughest cases.

Have a run-of-the-mill confession of genocide, child rape, or mass murder?   Don’t even bother the VSCT…for those everyday absolutions, the church will refer you to your local priest or bishop.

No, the VSCT only covers things like defiling the Eucharist (I swear…I SNEEZED!!!).   Or paying for an abortion and then later becoming a priest.

“Even though it’s the oldest department of the Holy See, it’s very little known — specifically because by its nature it deals with secret things.”

Oh Dan Brown, where art thou?

Vatican secret confession tribunal opens up – Faith- msnbc.com.