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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]Mc Mike
(9,114 posts)41. Maronites, in the West Syriac rite, 4th biggest group of Roman Catholics.
There are 6 Rites in the RC church. Alexandrian, Armenian, Byzantine, East Syriac, Latin, West Syriac. Particular churches within the 6 rites are declared to be 'sui iuris', the pope has the final say, but the churches in the different rites have their own hierarchies with authority over the particulars of their faith and structure of the church, internally.
I can't link it with this computer, but the wiki heading is 'Catholic_particular_churches_and_liturgical_rites'.
Clerical celibacy is not strictly required for Maronite priests outside of North America. Due to a long term understanding with their Latin counterparts in North America, Maronite priests in that area have traditionally remained celibate.
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Benedict XVI and Cardinal Sarah coauthor book on celibacy, opposing the ordination of married men [View all]
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