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Celibacy – what does it mean to Catholic priests?
Celibacy and the Catholic priesthood – what does the rule mean, and should it continue?
When did celibacy become madatory for the Catholic priesthood and why is it so important? And why are there appeals from around the world for the Vatican to reconsider it?
In the first of a two-part series, Dennis Sewell explores the nature of priestly celibacy, talking to those who have sacrificed married life and children "for the sake of the Kingdom and in lifelong service to God and mankind".
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive
This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project
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