VIENNA (AP) — An Austrian bishop is questioning the celibacy rule for Catholic priests.
Eisenstadt Bishop Paul Iby says it should be up to priests to decide whether they want to live a celibate life and adds he would welcome it if married men could become ordained.
In an interview published Wednesday in the newspaper Die Presse, Iby also says that in the medium term the ordination of women should be considered.
He added that discrimination against homosexuals should be avoided and suggested that divorcees be allowed to have a new relationship blessed after a period of penitence.
