Catechism of the Catholic Church §1464 — excerpt
Priests must encourage the faithful to come to the sacrament of Penance and must make themselves available to celebrate this sacrament each time Christians reasonably ask for it.
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Also cites: CIC, can. 486 · CCEO, can. 735 · PO 13
