Falling numbers of young men entering the priesthood have been a consistent problem for decades. Some wonder if the demand of chastity and celibacy is too great a disincentive for would-be priests.
Celibacy Requirement for Priests May Be Reconsidered
Submitted by Ursula on Fri, 2006-12-22 09:07
In the Middle Ages, celibacy for the clergy was not universally enforced. Now a Roman Catholic Cardinal suggests that the Church might take a fresh look at the issue.
Falling numbers of young men entering the priesthood have been a consistent problem for decades. Some wonder if the demand of chastity and celibacy is too great a disincentive for would-be priests. |
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