Being a Priest and the Question of Celibacy.

Former Pope Benedict XVI has reaffirmed the Catholic Church's stand on priestly celibacy, breaking his silence as Pope Francis considers whether married men should be ordained.

Pope Francis (R) meeting Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at Vatican City in 2015 (AAP). Source: AAP

Why doretired Pope Benedict XVI and the current Pope Francis disagree about allowing older married men to become priests?  What has prompted the public debate?  Why does journalist Edward Pentin believe the church is facing a kind of civil war?

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