What evidence is there to support the belief that abolishing mandatorycelibacy will lead to an influx of new aspirants?
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Vatican: The Pope has announced that there is to be no change in the Catholic Church's rule on mandatorycelibacy for its priests.
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He adheres to all its teachings and doctrines, including those on abortion, same-sex marriage, the use of contraceptive methods, women priests, and mandatorycelibacy.
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Mandatorycelibacy is a cruel injustice and abuse of men who are called to ministry, but not celibacy.
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Mandatorycelibacy in the Catholic priesthood "has to be looked at", a prominent priest and commentator has said.