Why Catholic Priests Can't Marry (at Least for Now)

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 13:00 in Psychology & Sociology

The rule that prevents Catholic priests from being married is rooted in history and tradition, but isn't an official dogma of the Church. That means the pope could, in theory, change the rule overnight if he wanted to.

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