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Pope, Officials to Discuss Celibacy Rules

Vatican City (WVLT) - The Pope has called a meeting for Thursday that could bring about a dramatic change in the Catholic Church.

Pope Benedict XVI wants a summit with top Vatican officials to discuss lifting the celibacy requirement for priests seeking to marry or who have already married.

The Vatican stresses the meeting will not open a general discussion of the celibacy requirement.


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