Celibacy in the Church
Re “Church Settles Suit, Toughens Policies,” Aug. 21: No church reform can be effective until the pope grants permission for priests to marry or at least to have loving, sexual relationships with consenting adults.
The vow of celibacy has too often resulted in the sexual abuse of innocent, impressionable children. Just as church leaders condemn abortion they should also condemn the “spiritual” abortion that takes place when children are sexually abused.
Gilbert A. Rubio
San Diego
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