Benedict XVI’s apostolic constitution establishing personal ordinariates for Anglicans in communion with Rome does not alter the discipline of clerical celibacy nor the esteem the Church has for this practice, the Vatican clarified.
This clarification was given today in a statement from the Vatican announcing “Anglicanorum Coetibus,” Benedict XVI’s apostolic constitution for Anglicans who want to enter the Catholic Church. Complementary norms and an official commentary were also published.
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Celibacy as a Rule Still in Force for Anglicans
Benedict XVI’s apostolic constitution establishing personal ordinariates for Anglicans in communion with Rome does not alter the discipline of clerical celibacy nor the esteem the Church has for this practice, the Vatican clarified.
This clarification was given today in a statement from the Vatican announcing “Anglicanorum Coetibus,” Benedict XVI’s apostolic constitution for Anglicans who want to enter the Catholic Church. Complementary norms and an official commentary were also published.
Read the whole article.