Moreover, both the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Rite Catholic churches allow married clergy. So do Protestants; and, in fact, the rejection of clerical celibacy was a much larger issue for the ...

In a world increasingly shaped by dating apps and hookup culture, an unexpected trend is gaining momentum: the rise of celibacy. Once primarily associated ...

The Latinamerican Federation of Married Catholic Priests called on the Vatican to accept “optional celibacy” for members of the Church and acknowledge as something natural that clergy members ...

Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, a suspended priest of the Warri Diocese, married his partner in Dallas, USA, citing loneliness and mental health issues.

The Bishop of Arua Catholic Diocese Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki has warned Christians against meddling with the celibate life ...

All priests are required to maintain celibacy. Homosexual men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they "support the so-called gay culture", according to new guidelines approved by ...

Gay men will be allowed to train as priests in Roman Catholic seminaries, so long as they observe celibacy, according to new guidelines announced by the Italian Bishops Conference (CIE).

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Pope Francis (left) leaves after leading the episcopal ordination mass in St. Peter's ...

The Catholic Church has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe after news broke about his secret marriage in the United States. The Catholic Diocese of Warri issued a suspension letter, ...