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Celibacy Debate Grows As Priests Consider Marrying
Vatican celibacy rule prompts debate as American Jesuit Edward Sponga, 50, left the priesthood after marrying a 33 year old divorcee. Critics argue for optional celibacy to ease priest shortages while supporters cite tradition and Vatican councils upholding vows.
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Patrick E. O’keefe
Associated Press
Vatican City
Edward Sponga
Maryland
Society of Jesus
Charles Davis
Father Sponga
Father Davis
Vatican
Rome
The
Paler Ut
International Synod of Bishops
J. Baumgartler
St. Peter
Msgr. L. Meyers
Holland
Paul