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Vatican Allows Gay Priests in Italy, Maintaining Celibacy Rule

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Italian Guidelines Allow Gay Priests, but Celibacy Remains Mandatory

The Vatican has issued new guidelines permitting gay men to pursue the priesthood in Italy, provided they maintain celibacy. These guidelines, approved by Italian bishops, represent a shift from a 2016 instruction barring men with “deep-seated homosexual tendencies.” While sexual orientation will be considered during the discernment process, it will not be the sole determining factor. The extent to which these revised guidelines will be adopted internationally remains uncertain.

John Q. Hosedrinker Jan 11, 2025

Celibacy

Vatican Allows Gay Priests in Italy, Maintaining Celibacy Rule

Italian Guidelines Allow Gay Priests, but Celibacy Remains Mandatory

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