21. Venial sins require some kind of penance.22. :See venial sin and mortal sin. 23. But in the broader context of this performance, it's a very venial sin. 24. "It's not a mortal sin; it's a venial sin. 25. "It's hardly a mortal sin; barely a venial one ." 26. A venial sin can be left unconfessed so long as there is some purpose of amendment. 27. According to the Magisterium, venial sins usually remain venial no matter how many one commits. 28. According to the Magisterium, venial sins usually remain venial no matter how many one commits. 29. This would prevent venial men being appointed to vital church positions because it benefited political rulers. 30. This is a venial failing and due in large measure to genuine ambiguity in the rules.
