Are we allowed to talk about our confessions with others?

[Seeker_Of_Truth]

Is it allowed for those who go to confession to talk about what the experience with others? For example, sometimes I might comment to a friend what was said to me by the priest during the confession, or we might comment on how it went or what especially touched us. Does this break the seal of confession in any way? I do not see why it would since it is one’s confession and not anyone else’s that is being talked about, but I wanted to make certain that this is the case. Thanks!

 

[Reginald_Plum]

Seeker,

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