Gay men can train as Catholic priests but must observe celibacy

Move marks shift in view but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to seminaries or any other holy orders

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) on Friday.

The decision marks a shift from the view previously held by Pope Francis that gay men should not be admitted to seminaries owing to the risk of them leading a double life.

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