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Celibacy of Clergy

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 16, 1902

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 28, No. 16.

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Celibacy of Clergy.

A movement has been started in Palermo, Italy, it is said, attacking the celibacy of the clergy. Circulars have been sent to nearly all the priests in Italy. Attention is called to the generally considered fact that eleven of the apostles were married men. It will probably have little effect. Yet it may be granted, if it is thought favorable to the advancement of the church.