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Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops (www.theguardian.com)
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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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[โ€“] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks 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.