General Chat

LaGooner, the Mother Superior must have had "we are not amused look on her face" :-D

Cardinal Keith O’Brien went on to say that the rule of celibacy is not a doctrine in the Roman Catholic Church and could be changed by the next Pope. He says there are already some married priests in the church, such as those who have converted from The Church of England, who are not bound by the rules of celibacy.

A friend of mine in Malta, a radio presenter, married a young priest who left the priesthood after only a short time as he wanted a family. They had two young sons.

Lizx

Why should they not, they are only human after all.

To go slightly off topic it amused us all at Convent school (well not the Mother Superior and other Nuns) that one of our very attractive young nuns eloped with the handsome young priest who came to do our school assemblies occasionally. :-D :-D :-D

I think it would be a huge step forward, after all, it's the natural thing to do and with the Catholic religion promoting family life it seems wrong to deny the priests that pleasure. It would help the priests understand people's problems more as well, I think.

Lizx

THE most senior Roman Catholic in Great Britain has said he believes priests should be able to marry if they wish to do so.

Cardinal Keith O’Brien, who will help elect the next Pope, said it was clear many priests struggled to cope with celibacy, and should be free to marry and have children if they so desire.