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Celibacy – is it time to change the rule for Catholic priests?

Is it time for the Catholic Church to change its rule of compulsory celibacy for priests?

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 second of a two-part series, Dennis Sewell asks if celibacy is a rule that can be waived or a sacred spiritual gift, key to the priestly calling? With the Church involved in sexual abuse scandals worldwide, critics argue that part of the blame lies in the continuing demand for priestly celibacy.

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