St. Peter’s Marriage and Priestly Celibacy
“Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them.” (Mark 1:30-31)
Results from Tag: 'celibacy'
From the Depths of Our Hearts: Understand the Priesthood, the Church and Worship
BOOK PICK: From the Depths of Our Hearts
Christ, Celibacy and Contraception
This is why the Catholic Church will soon become the sole defender of marriage: because it has continued to be the sole defender of celibacy.
![ABOVE: Pope Francis, with Master of Ceremonies Msgr. Guido Marini at his side, offers Mass Feb. 1, 2020, at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican [Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images]. BELOW: See photo captions and credits at end of article.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20200826230816_56280ecc61d18fd49b7bb52e8f5db1b23127cfe823f89c9d03bf764a148e007a.jpeg "ABOVE: Pope Francis, with Master of Ceremonies Msgr. Guido Marini at his side, offers Mass Feb. 1, 2020, at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican [Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images]. BELOW: See photo captions and credits at end of article.")
In ‘Querida Amazonia,’ Pope Francis Lays Out a Vision for the Future of the Amazon
The post-synodal apostolic exhortation Querida Amazonia sets forth the Holy Father’s ‘Four Dreams’ for the region, but steers clear of endorsing married priests or women deacons.
Cardinal Sarah: The Priesthood Today ‘Is in Mortal Danger’
In an exclusive English-language interview, the African cardinal discusses his new book, the status of the Catholic priesthood, and addresses those who say he opposes Pope Francis.
What Will the Pope’s Post-Amazon Synod Document Say About Priestly Celibacy?
Various outcomes are possible in the papal document, which will be released next Wednesday.
Benedict XVI and Cardinal Sarah Defend Priestly Celibacy
Publication controversies aside, what does From the Depths of Our Hearts have to say about this “brilliant jewel” of the Church?
Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus Benedict and the ‘Secret Magisterium’
COMMENTARY: Why is it assumed by some of the Catholic press that the Pope Emeritus is undermining the Pope on priestly celibacy when he agrees with him?
Pope Benedict Co-Authors New Book With Cardinal Sarah on the Priesthood
UPDATED: The book, entitled From the Depths of Our Hearts, addresses the ‘dark time’ the Catholic priesthood is enduring because of Church scandals and ‘the constant questioning of their consecrated celibacy.’
5 Myths about Married Priests in Eastern Catholicism
Many people believe that the Eastern discipline of ordaining married men to the priesthood contradicts the Western discipline of priestly celibacy. Here’s why that belief is wrong.
