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Time to ‘seriously discuss’ ending priestly celibacy in Catholic Church, declares Maltese archbishop
January 09, 2024
An archbishop viewed as a major ally of Pope Francis has called for the end to the discipline of priestly celibacy in the Catholic Church. Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna said the time was ripe “to discuss the issue seriously” – and to give priests the choice to marry. “This is probably the first time I’m
Vatican summit on ‘theology of the priesthood’ will look at questions raised in recent synods
April 12, 2021
The international theological symposium organized by the Congregation for Bishops will take place February 17-19, 2022 at the Vatican.
The big story: Gänswein sidelined ‘after celibacy row’
February 13, 2020
What happened? A senior papal aide has been sidelined amid ongoing controversy about priestly celibacy. Archbishop Georg Gänswein, who has served as prefect of the pontifical household during the papacies of both Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, has reportedly been asked to step back from some of his duties. Although no reason has been given
Analysis: Married priests likely to be on 2019 synod agenda
March 09, 2018
The preparatory committee includes bishops who have entertained some distinctly radical ideas
Morning Catholic must-reads: 09/03/18
March 09, 2018
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The unlikely champions of married priests
November 16, 2017
It might baffle Catholics elsewhere, but in England many supporters of clerical marriage are conservative
Married priests are the wrong answer to the Amazon’s problems
November 03, 2017
The practical obstacles are insurmountable. What's needed is a renewed call for missionary work
Morning Catholic must-reads: 23/03/17
March 23, 2017
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