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The question

Is it a sin to be confessed, having attended Divine Liturgy in a Catholic church?

The answer

It is not a sin to visit a church and attend prayers or a liturgy just for the sake of knowing how they worship, but repeating this for no reason can bring about confusion in your mind towards your faith and that is why it is not recommended.

Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)

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Questions answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab) of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. Question 48 on the Diocese’s Q&A site. Questions and answers © Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. All rights reserved.