Kim Haines-EitzenCornell University Latest articles by Kim Haines-Eitzen How Did Celibacy Become Mandatory for Priests? By Kim Haines-Eitzen published 27 March 17 Opinion Recent comments of Pope Francis suggest an openness to priestly marriage. A scholar shows how early church practices did not include mandatory celibacy for priests. Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Chinese scientists makes nuclear power breakthrough using abandoned US research2What is 'induced atmospheric vibration' and did it really cause power outages across Spain and Portugal?3'How could it have been allowed to happen?': The threat of 'superbugs' was known from the first antibiotic, but we've failed to stop it.4Yellowstone holds potentially untapped cache of 'carbon-free' helium for rockets, reactors and superconductors5Do sharks make noises? An accidental discovery might just answer that question
How Did Celibacy Become Mandatory for Priests? By Kim Haines-Eitzen published 27 March 17 Opinion Recent comments of Pope Francis suggest an openness to priestly marriage. A scholar shows how early church practices did not include mandatory celibacy for priests.
