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# Celibacy

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Pope Francis says he may consider allowing married men to become priests
Half of Japanese people aren't having sex... and that's a problem
Pope promises "solutions" to celibacy in the priesthood
Catholic Church was within its rights to sack married priest says European Court
Top readers' comments of the week
Poll: Should the Catholic Church remove clerical celibacy requirement?
Pope's deputy says celibacy is 'not a dogma of the Church'
The Catholic Church shouldn't fear structural renewal – Pope Francis
Poll: Should priests be allowed to renounce vow of celibacy?
Former Bishop of Derry calls for end to clerical celibacy