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

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.

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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.

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