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Eastern Catholic Churches

23 Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with Rome

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Nov 26, 2025
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What are the current Vatican rules on priest celibacy, and have they changed under recent popes?

The current rule: Latin‑rite (Western) Catholic priests are required to be celibate as a discipline of the Church, though exceptions exist (e.g., some married clergy received from other denominations ...

Dec 9, 2025
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What canonical procedures govern married candidates for Eastern Catholic priesthood in the United States?

The primary canonical framework for married candidates to the Eastern Catholic priesthood is the longstanding Eastern tradition that permits ordaining married men (with bishops remaining celibate) and...

Dec 4, 2025

What are the specific rules for Eastern Catholic priest marriage in the United States?

The Eastern Catholic tradition allows married men to be ordained as priests, but marriage must precede ordination and a priest may not marry after ordination; bishops remain unmarried . Recent Vatican...

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