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In reply to the discussion: Benedict XVI and Cardinal Sarah coauthor book on celibacy, opposing the ordination of married men [View all]Ghost Dog
(16,881 posts)28. St. Augustine described himself as having been
quite a 'playboy' before 'seeing the light'.
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crazytown
Jan 2020
OP
I agree. What he should have done is go back to being a bishop, wearing a bishop's regalia.
Fortinbras Armstrong
Jan 2020
#14
Celibacy distorts spirituality and humanity. Celibacy is not a manifestation of either.
ancianita
Jan 2020
#9
They should immediately promote 'sisters', to 'mothers', and give them co-equal sacramental duties.
Mc Mike
Jan 2020
#42
Guess he couldn't hang with the relatively good press of "Two Popes"!!!!!
somaticexperiencing
Jan 2020
#25