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Also known as penance

acknowledgment of one's sins

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Confession is the acknowledgment of one's sins, typically made to another person or in a religious setting. It matters because many religious and cultural traditions view this act as important for spiritual forgiveness, moral accountability, and personal healing.

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In Catholic settings, the traditional style of confessional allows the priest, seated in the center, to hear from penitents on alternating sides. A confessional in Colombia Pilgrims queueing to confess at Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Confession, in many religions, is the acknowledgment of sinful thoughts and actions. This is performed directly to a deity or to fellow people.

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