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Dear Pope Leo XIV, it is time to start allowing Catholic Priests to marry! I understand celibacy wasn’t compulsory until 1095-1139 when Pope Urban II and Pope Innocent II reinforced and reaffirmed it.

Apostle Peter who is widely regarded as the first pope was married(Luke 4:38-40) and did great things for the kingdom! Some Bible scholars even believe Apostle Paul was likely widowed and previously married before he became born again and started ministry! This is possible because when he was in the world, he was rich,powerful with a knack for persecuting Christians.

I understand that Celibacy was made compulsory for Catholic priests for the reasons below:
Spiritual Dedication:The Church believed that celibacy allowed priests to focus entirely on their service to God and the Church without the distractions of family life.

Church Property & Inheritance: In the Middle Ages, there were concerns that priests' children might inherit church property,leading to dynasties and corruption. Celibacy helped prevent this issue

Uniformity & Discipline: The Church sought to create a consistent standard for clergy, reinforcing their spiritual authority and commitment.

I believe Pope Leo XIV can etch his name in gold by abolishing the celibacy rule made by his predecessors and allow priests to marry rather than burn. It was never God’s idea for a man to be celibate. That was why he created Eve for Adam! Let us not allow time honoured doctrine disregard God’s standard.

Many (young)priests are condemned to masturbation, secret marriages and homosexuality because of this doctrine. It is not healthy and I feel it’s unfair. The Priests are not holier or spiritually stronger than Martin Luther, John Wesley,Charles Spurgeon and Billy Graham who all married and served God meritoriously to their death!

1 Cor 7:9
…..for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Daejumong 11/5/2025

Marriage is not well established in the Bible! Hardly any new testament model as regards marriage and family life!