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Should priests be allowed to marry?

Former pope Benedict has publicly urged his successor Pope Francis not to open the Catholic pries...

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15.17 13 Jan 2020


Should priests be allowed to marry?


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15.17 13 Jan 2020


Former pope Benedict has publicly urged his successor Pope Francis not to open the Catholic priesthood up to married men, in a plea that stunned Vatican experts. Should priests be allowed to marry? Ciara chats to Fr Iggy O’Donovan 


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