Nicholas KristofVerified account

@NickKristof there have been non-celibate priests in the church. there still are, in the non-roman rites. please do ur homework @mrsunlawyer

@rowsterr But if they can only participate in non-Roman rites, means they're imposed limitations celibate priests don't have? @NickKristof

@mrsunlawyer became strict only in medieval ages. but this was only true of roman rites. in other catholic churches different rules.

@rowsterr Hm, checking out http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerical_celibacy_(Catholic_Church) … which states it's a strict requirement.

@mrsunlawyer wikipedia entry is wrong. makes common mistake of equating "catholic" with "roman catholic." not all catholics are roman!!!

@rowsterr No, but like I said, usual connection with Pope in ordinary scheme of things is with RCC. And the RCC requires celibacy, yes?

@mrsunlawyer It is a requirement, but it is not doctrinal. It can be removed if the Papacy saw fit to do so. @rowsterr

@NickKristof non-celibacy is allowed for Anglican coverts. I suspect a V3 council will convene and examine these issues.

@JayanthNazareth @NickKristof I would have thought this would happen with or post John Paul II, and it did not. Benedict seemed MORE rigid.

@LucyBklyn @NickKristof In reality John Paul II was conservative. He cracked down on the Jesuits and humilated their superior

I agree. But Benedict seemed more so. The church needs a John XXIV MT @JayanthNazareth @NickKristof In reality John Paul II was conservative