The perceived shortage of priests, and whether lifting the celibacy requirement might alleviate that.

By all means, let us debate the celibacy requirement of the Catholic Church.

The celibacy requirement is a red herring in any discussion about preventing pedophilia.

They are calling for an end to the celibacy requirement and an end to the ban on female priests.

On radio call-in shows and television current affairs programs, the affair has kick-started a national debate about the celibacy requirement for Catholic clergy.

Should the celibacy requirement for priests be abandoned?

On Friday, several church reform groups issued press releases that questioned the celibacy requirement for priests.

The church's celibacy requirement should be dropped, he said, to remedy the growing shortage of Catholic priests.

A sixth of priests leave the priesthood over the celibacy requirement.

Although some bishops support allowing priests to marry, many others oppose lifting the celibacy requirement.