Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops
GuardianJAN 1
These new guidelines represent a progressive step toward equality in the Catholic Church, giving gay candidates the same opportunities as heterosexual ones while maintaining the Church's traditional values of celibacy and chastity.
This policy risks compromising traditional Catholic teaching on sexuality and could lead to challenges in maintaining celibacy requirements, potentially creating confusion about the Church's stance on homosexuality.