Pope Paul VI addressed this question in full at the end of the Second Vatican Council, he issued Sacerdotalis Caelibatus which covered all the different facets of priestly celibacy. That it was from the ancient Church, that is has a deep theological significance, and that the Church is not about to change its stand on this, for more information see the link below.
Vatican Council II (1962 - 1965) was held in Vatican City located in Rome, Italy.
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Vatican II lasted approximately 3 years: 1962-1965.
In Vatican City, thus the name Vatican Council II.
AnswerAs Pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church, John Paul II believed in celibacy for all clergy, and for all persons outside marriage.
Popes John XXIII and Paul VI were popes during Vatican II.
Tourists discounted, Vatican City has a l00% adult population, a zero birth rate, and chalk it up to the celibacy laws. Most of the permanent residents of the Vatican are members of the clergy assigned to work there, members of the Swiss Guard, members of the diplomatic corps and some employees of the Vatican.
Pope Paul VI closed Vatican II.
Gilles Routhier has written: 'Vatican II' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Influence, Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965) 'Receptins De Vatican II'
After the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II).
Pope John Paul II died in the Vatican in April 2005.