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To: NYer

While not a fan of Pope Francis and have vehemently disagreed with many of his comments on economic policy, I am glad he seems to be open and flexible regarding the Church’s policy of mandatory clerical celibacy, which seems to apply to some, but not others.


3 posted on 05/28/2014 11:55:16 AM PDT by Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
I am glad he seems to be open and flexible regarding the Church’s policy of mandatory clerical celibacy

As noted, it is only mandatory in the Latin Church. Just curious to know why you feel this way.

17 posted on 05/28/2014 2:16:57 PM PDT by NYer ("You are a puff of smoke that appears briefly and then disappears." James 4:14)
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines

There is no such thing as mandatory clerical celibacy.

In the Roman Church, priests are chosen from among those who have chosen celibacy.


25 posted on 05/29/2014 12:41:31 AM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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