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Roman Deacons Defended in Vatican Dialogues
At the Vatican Ecu menical Council Julius Cardinal Doepfner of Munich defended allowing married deacons as a way to enrich religious life in mission areas. He argued deacons would not be second class priests and celibacy would remain intact for priests. Cardinal Spellman of New York had opposed a deaconate, citing burden on seminaries and risk of diluting priestly vows. The debate runs as observers watch the council proceedings.
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John Gale
Vatican City
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Julius Cardinal Doepfner
Munich
Cardinal Spellman
Spellman
Doepfner
Council
St. Peter’s Bascilica
Paul VI