Celibacy and the priesthood

Celibacy and the priesthood

March 10, 2013 8:11 AM

As the Roman Catholic hierarchy begins the process of choosing a new pope, many are taking the opportunity to examine one of the church's most controversial rules: clerical celibacy. Barry Petersen examines celibacy for priests and the future of this centuries-old tradition.

Re-examining the Catholic Church's celibacy rule
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