Britney Spears' new controversy: Photos crossing the line?

BRITNEY SPEARS is sparking outrage from some religious leaders due to her racy album artwork.

The photos, featured inside the jacket of her new album Blackout, were part of a pre-release outtake picked up by various media outlets yesterday.

In the shots, Britney confesses to a priest, and sits on his lap.

"This is all the puzzle pieces coming together. This girl is crashing," BILL DONOHUE -- president of the New York-based Catholic League -- told the Daily News. "She's not even allowed to bring up her own kids because she's not responsible enough. Now we see she can't even entertain."

The new album is available in stores today.