Pope Francis was forced to apologise in May last year for using an offensive slur during a discussion with bishops about admitting gay men into seminaries.

  • towerful@programming.dev
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    4 months ago

    I thought celibacy was required of priests. After googling, I think I’m wrong. Then I googled some more, and apparently it’s against the bible& celibacy is required.
    So I don’t trust Google.

    Regardless, this requirement is ridiculous.

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      4 months ago

      Most christian denominations don’t require celibacy, but Catholicism, which is headed by the Pope, does.

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        Unless you are a married Anglican priest who converts to Catholicism. They are allowed to remain married and presumably have sex while continuing their priestly functions.