Pope Francis Rejects Proposal Allowing Married Men In Clergy

Pope Francis Rejects Proposal Allowing Married Men In Clergy

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Religious Studies, Social Studies

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Pope Francis rejected a proposal to allow married men to become priests, a move aimed at addressing the shortage of priests in rural areas. Instead, he encouraged prayer and sending missionaries to remote regions. This decision disappointed progressive Catholics who hoped for a debate on the issue, while pleasing conservatives who feared changes to celibacy vows. Additionally, Pope Francis denied a proposal to allow women to become deacons.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Amazon bishops proposed allowing married men to become priests?

To increase church attendance

To address the shortage of priests in rural areas

To modernize the church

To challenge the Pope's authority

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Pope Francis suggest as a solution to the shortage of priests in remote areas?

Reducing the number of masses

Building more churches

Sending missionaries to these areas

Allowing women to become priests

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did progressive Catholics react to the Pope's decision on married priests?

They were disappointed

They were supportive

They were indifferent

They were pleased

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were conservative Catholics pleased with the Pope's decision?

They prefer married priests

They support women becoming deacons

They believe it maintains church traditions

They want more debates on church policies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What other proposal did Pope Francis deny besides married priests?

Introducing new religious holidays

Building new churches

Changing the mass schedule

Allowing women to become deacons