Priestly Celibacy Robert Riddell German Jewry is recognized for

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Priestly Celibacy Robert Riddell German Jewry is recognized forPope Francis has called mandatory priestly celibacy "a gift for the Church," but added "since it is not a dogma, the door is always open" to change. As this Church discipline continues to be debated, it is important for Catholics to delve into the theological and not merely pragmatic reasons behind its continuation. Priestly Celibacy: Theological Foundations, therefore, fills a critical gap in the current theological literature on this important