Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate

The Vatican has approved new guidelines in Italy stating that a candidate for the seminary cannot be rejected solely for being gay if celibate, emphasizing that sexual orientation is just one aspect of a candidate’s personality. The guidelines do not change the church’s teaching on homosexuality but clarify that chaste gay men can still enter the priesthood. The guidelines went into effect on Thursday for a three-year trial period, aiming to treat gay candidates equally in seminaries.

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