Celibacy in the Catholic Church has been practiced since the early days of Christianity. It became a requirement for priests in the 11th century, as a way to prevent inheritance of church property by priests' offspring. The rule has been debated and challenged over the centuries, but remains a key aspect of Catholic clergy discipline.
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For the answer to this question you should refer to the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church, which you will find on the Vatican's website. Following are two of the three paragraphs that deal with the celibacy of priests found within part two, section two, chapter three, article 6 of the catechism: 1579 All the ordained ministers of the Latin Church, with the exception of permanent deacons, are normally chosen from among men of faith who live a celibate life and who intend to remain celibate "for the sake of the kingdom of heaven."70 Called to consecrate themselves with undivided heart to the Lord and to "the affairs of the Lord,"71 they give themselves entirely to God and to men. Celibacy is a sign of this new life to the service of which the Church's minister is consecrated; accepted with a joyous heart celibacy radiantly proclaims the Reign of God.72 1599 In the Latin Church the sacrament of Holy Orders for the presbyterate is normally conferred only on candidates who are ready to embrace celibacy freely and who publicly manifest their intention of staying celibate for the love of God's kingdom and the service of men. See also the New Advent website, which is a Roman Catholic encyclopedia website.
Martin Luther rebelled against the Church mandate about celibacy for those in a religious vocation because he believed it was not in line with biblical teachings. Luther argued that celibacy was a human-made requirement and not a divine mandate. He also believed that mandatory celibacy was causing moral and psychological problems among the clergy.
The Catholic Church was the only church in the Middle Ages and the pope ruled the church and monarchies of Europe.
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No. Priestly celibacy is a discipline of the Catholic Church, not a doctrine. There are married Catholic priests. More information below:
Catholic priests in the Latin Rite of the Church take promises of celibacy.
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To devote themselvs to the church and not to women.
No, the Pope cannot marry as celibacy is a requirement for the position in the Catholic Church.
No, priests in the Catholic Church are not required to be virgins in order to serve. However, celibacy is a requirement for priests in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, meaning they are not allowed to marry or engage in sexual relationships.
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AnswerAs Pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church, John Paul II believed in celibacy for all clergy, and for all persons outside marriage.
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No, popes do not get married. In the Roman Catholic Church, celibacy is a requirement for those who are ordained as priests, bishops, and popes.
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