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.
Or, just become Byzantine Catholic rite where married priests are permitted (marry before priestly vows). I think some other Eastern Catholic rites permit it, too, but I'm not sure.
Yes, the issue of priestly celibacy is a point of contention between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, married men can become priests, while the Roman Catholic Church requires celibacy for priests. This difference has been a historical source of tension between the two churches.
No, the requirement of celibacy in the Western Christian Church was required by time of the Lateran Council in 1215, though the practice was instituted in various areas beforehand. An interesting thing about celibacy in Catholic orders is that it is considered a discipline, not a doctrine or dogma, so it is possible that there may be a time when celibacy will no longer be required. Already, there are married Catholic priests in the church's Eastern rites, as well as fomer Anglican and other Protestant ministers who have received permission to be ordained as Roman Catholic priests, though married and with families. Time will tell.
Roman Cholij has written: 'Theodore the Stoudite' 'Clerical celibacy in East and West' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Celibacy, Clergy, Orthodox Eastern Church
To devote themselvs to the church and not to women.
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.
No, the Pope cannot marry as celibacy is a requirement for the position in the Catholic Church.
The church council was, and still is, important in defining church doctrine. Various church councils make rules and discuss doctrine changes and interpretations for the lay public.
The church council was, and still is, important in defining church doctrine. Various church councils make rules and discuss doctrine changes and interpretations for the lay public.
You seem to have answered your own question.Q: What was the purpose of the 1546 Council of Trent?A: To formulate an official Catholic Church response to Protestant charges of priestly corruption and theological deviation.
Right from the beginning, it was a decision of the Apostles to do so. ANSWER: Priestly celibacy became church law in the 6th century. Before that time, priests freely and commonly married. Even St. Peter was married, but it is thought that he eventually became a widower, or perhaps left his wife at some point in his ministry.