The Catholic Pulse Report finds that God’s mercy remains the top draw for both regulars and those who have not received the sacrament in the last year. A priest listens to a penitent during confession during a reconciliation event at the Circus Maximus in Rome on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, …

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is about an encounter with God’s mercy and forgiveness. It’s not something to be scared of… no matter how long it’s been or how big your sins.

by Katie Yoder Arlington, Va., Jul 4, 2021 / 13:00 pm Whether they’re returning to confession after the pandemic or after falling away from their faith, Catholics have “no reason for fear.” Fr. Daniel Gee, who serves in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, says that all Catholics need the Sacrament …