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Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 11 months ago by Aussieiuszko@aussie.zone to c/world@quokk.au

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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.

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[–] towerful@programming.dev 14 points 11 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] JakenVeina@lemm.ee 17 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] gramie@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

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.