Gay men will be allowed to train as priests in Roman Catholic seminaries, so long as they observe celibacy, according to new guidelines announced by the Italian Bishops Conference (CIE).

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While stressing the need for celibacy, the Italian Bishops' Conference guidelines -- posted online on Thursday -- open the door for gay men to attend seminaries, or divinity schools that train priests ...

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