Australian priests will push for married priests and optional celibacy after a 'cathartic' royal commission

By Joanne McCarthy
September 16 2018 - 9:30pm
Reform: National Council of Priests of Australia chairman Father James Clarke said priests wanted a full debate on voluntary celibacy and the role of married priests in Australia.
Reform: National Council of Priests of Australia chairman Father James Clarke said priests wanted a full debate on voluntary celibacy and the role of married priests in Australia.

AUSTRALIA’S Catholic priests have responded to the “cathartic experience” of the child abuse royal commission with a push for optional celibacy, married priests and a plan to take the issues to the Vatican.

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