[markomalley]

A few years ago, I would have not believed somebody who said that some tripe like this would have come out of Ireland. Pity that it is all too believable these days.

[freebilly]

I guess St Paul didn't say "It's better to marry than it is to burn (with sexual passion)."

[randog]

I would contend that the priest that complains about the celibacy rule is getting it pretty regular and wants some legitimacy and freedom from the guilt of his sins.

[solitas]

THE Catholic Church was staying silent last night on comments from one of its bishops that priests should be allowed to marry.

Anybody takin' bets on who's gonna be the next bishop of Bouvet Island (or somewhere equally remote), at Benny^16's pleasure?

[Tax-chick]

I don't see the big deal. It's boring, but clerical celibacy is not a dogma with which a Catholic, even a Bishop, may not have personal disagreement, as long as he's complying with the rules as they stand. And he's right that simply refraining from marriage, unless it's with an evangelical purpose, is simply a matter of prudence or chance.

But it's still boring.

[bornacatholic]

Bishop of Killaloe Willie Walsh voiced his opinion which is in direct conflict with the Vatican in a newspaper interview in which he said celibacy was meaningless if it had a negative impact on priests and the church they served.

* I wonder which Nun he has his eye on?