A confessional on which is written: "M. the Priest" is pictured in the church in Reze near Nantes, France, October 5, 2021. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Reverend Scott Holmer hosts a drive-thru confessional at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Reverend Mike Ivany hosts a drive-thru confessional beside Reverend Scott Holmer (R) at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S. March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Reverend Mike Ivany, right, hosts a drive-thru confessional at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Reverend Mike Ivany (R), listens to a confession by a parishioner during a drive-thru confessional at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Reverend Mike Ivany (R) listens to a confession by a parishioner during a drive-thru confessional at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Reverend Mike Ivany (R) listens to a confession by a parishioner during a drive-thru confessional at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

A vacant chair sits in an open parking lot ahead of a drive-thru confessional at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Reverend Scott Holmer, left, hosts a drive-thru confessional at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Reverend Mike Ivany, left, hosts a drive-thru confessional at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Reverend Mike Ivany, right, hosts a drive-thru confessional at the Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, after Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) signed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Bowie, Maryland, U.S., March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

A Catholic pilgrim confesses at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A Catholic pilgrim confesses at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A Catholic pilgrim waits to confess at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A general view shows public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A nun sweeps the floor at an area with public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A Catholic pilgrim confesses at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Catholic pilgrims queue to confess at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Catholic pilgrims confess at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A Catholic pilgrim confesses at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A Catholic pilgrim confesses at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Priests wait for pilgrims for confession at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A Catholic pilgrim confesses at public confessional stands at Omar Park as part of World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 25, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Public confessional stands are seen at a park ahead of Pope Francis' visit for World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 19, 2019. REUTERS/Erick Marciscano

Public confessional stands are seen at a park ahead of Pope Francis' visit for World Youth Day in Panama City, Panama January 19, 2019. REUTERS/Erick Marciscano

Morning light bathes an old confessional inside the sanctuary in La Estrella, Spain, June 27, 2018. REUTERS/Susana Vera SEARCH "SPAIN DEPOPULATION" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.

Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional performs during the iHeartRadio Alter Ego concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California, U.S., January 19, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional performs during the iHeartRadio Alter Ego concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California, U.S., January 19, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional performs during the iHeartRadio Alter Ego concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California, U.S., January 19, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

A man kneels during the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

People arrive for The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

People take part in the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

People take part in the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

An attendee reads scripture from his phone during the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Catholic youth attend a concert held as part of The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A woman reads scriptures on her phone during the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A Rosary hangs from the traditional rope belt worn by a Franciscan Friar during a concert as part of the Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A Priest displays the Holy Eucharist during the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A Franciscan Friar watches a concert during the Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Attendees watch a concert during the Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Singer Dan Bell performs as part of The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A couple read scriptures together during the Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Singer Dan Bell performs as part of The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A Franciscan Friar greets attendees during the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

An attendee wears a hat with the word 'Jesus' as he is greeted by Franciscan Friar before the Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A Franciscan Friar greets attendees during the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Church youths attend a concert held as part of The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A Franciscan friar and an attendee sing along during a concert held as part of The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Church youths attend a concert held as part of The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

People take part in the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Church youth attend a concert held as part of The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A woman is greeted as she arrives for the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A Franciscan friar greets attendees during the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

People take part in the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Church youths attend a concert held as part of The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

People take part in the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

People take part in the Eucharistic adoration ceremony during The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Franciscan friars greet attendees before The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A Franciscan Friar speaks to attendees during a concert held as part of The Catholic Underground event at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in New York, September 5, 2015. The Catholic Underground is a celebration of prayer and music run by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York. The first part of the evening is a prayer and confessional based service held in the church for an hour and then it's followed by a concert held in the church's community space. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

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Pilgrims play outside of a confessional in the shrine of El Rocio in Almonte, southern Spain May 24, 2015. Every spring hundreds of thousands of devotees converge at a shrine to pay homage to the Virgin del Rocio during an annual pilgrimage which combines religious fervour and festive colour. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo