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Celibacy is not a direct cause of sexual abuse, Jesuit expert says
The psychologist said that “celibacy is not a direct cause of abuse; what can become a risk factor is a... Read more
In wake of the clerical pederasty scandal in Bolivia, bishop says he favors optional celibacy for priests
Bishop Eugenio Cóter, head of the Communication Commission of the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference, said in a radio interview that optional... Read more
Vatican summit on 'theology of the priesthood' will look at questions raised in recent synods
Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced Monday that the Vatican will host a theological symposium on the priesthood that will touch on... Read more
Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah pen book on priesthood, celibacy, crisis
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, have co-authored a book on... Read more
Brazilian bishop: Yes, Amazon people can understand celibacy
A retired bishop from Brazil has spoken out against the claim that married priests are necessary in the Amazon region... Read more
Brazilian bishop: Lack of holiness among clerics an obstacle to vocations
A bishop in Brazil who is a member of the Amazon synod said Wednesday he believes a major obstacle to... Read more
Priestly celibacy discussed as Amazon synod gets underway
Some participants at the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops on the Amazon have responded critically to a proposal that the Church... Read more
Ahead of synod, alumni of Benedict XVI express concerns about married priesthood
Just days before the Amazon synod of bishops is to convene in Rome, a symposium of students of Pope Emeritus... Read more
DC priest: celibacy allows a priest to give himself for others
Father Carter Griffin of the Archdiocese of Washington, author of “Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest,” told CNA... Read more
Dominican scholar: Church crisis calls for renewal of Catholic teaching on freedom
According to a Dominican scholar, the crisis of priestly fidelity is connected to a new cultural conception of human freedom... Read more
The priest who started #CelibacyMatters
The culture assumes celibacy is unhealthy, repressive, and gamophobic, but is it? Read more
Catholic Church in Australia commits to ensuring justice for sex abuse victims
In a wide-ranging report released Friday, Australia’s royal commission found serious failings in the protection of children from abuse in... Read more
Despite reports, Pope Francis isn’t opening the door to all married priests
Pope Francis has reportedly said he will allow for debate as to whether married men could be ordained to the... Read more
Pope Francis has some ideas on how to fix the priest shortage
In a newly-released interview Pope Francis discussed the shortage of vocations to the priesthood, saying the first response must be... Read more
Not endorsement, but understanding – Pope Francis and married priests
While addressing the priests of the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Pope Francis also responded to a question about married... Read more
Worldliness poses danger to priestly identity, Pope says
The biggest threat to priests is the temptation to be more immersed in the world than the Gospel, says Pope... Read more
