| 2507 Respect for the reputation and honor of persons forbids all detraction and calumny in word or attitude. |
| 2508 Lying consists in saying what is false with the intention of deceiving one's neighbor. |
| 2509 An offense committed against the truth requires reparation. |
| 2510 The golden rule helps one discern, in concrete situations, whether or not it would be appropriate to reveal the truth to someone who asks for it. |
| 2511 "The sacramental seal is inviolable" (CIC, can. 983 # 1). Professional secrets must be kept. Confidences prejudicial to another are not to be divulged. |