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Catholic Celibacy and Married Priests: A Tradition Often Misunderstood
Lavoisier Fernandes explains that priestly celibacy is a discipline of the Catholic Church rather than a dogma, noting that both celibate and married clergy are part of the Church's ancient heritage.
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