Homosexuality And Roman Catholic Priests
Studies find it difficult to quantify specific percentages of Roman Catholic priests who identify as gay priests. Priests in Catholic dioceses make a promise of celibacy at their ordination and agree to refrain from genital sexual activity with another person. The official position of the Catholic Church calls for respect of homosexual persons, while condemning as sinful any active homosexual lifestyle. However, several studies suggest that there are higher than average numbers of gay men (active and non-active) within the Catholic priesthood and higher orders.
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