Pope Tells Priests

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  Be Celibate Or Leave The Priesthood, Pope Francis Tells Gay Priests

  Men with deep-rooted homosexual tendencies should not be admitted to the Catholic clergy, and it would be better for priests who are actively gay to leave rather than lead a double life, Pope Francis says in a new book.

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  No Need To Hesitate In Calling Exorcists, Pope Francis Tells Priests

  Pope Francis on Friday advised priests who hear troubled confessions from parishioners to not hesitate to call on the services of an exorcist.

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  Pope Francis Tells Vatican Government 'Reform Will Move Forward With Determination'

  Pope Francis said today that reform of the Curia, the Church's governing body, would "move forward with determination, clarity and firm resolve", during his annual address to cardinals, bishops and priests running the Holy See.

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  Pope Francis Tells Priests to Pardon Women Who Have Abortions

  Pope Francis on Tuesday called on priests to pardon women who have abortions, and the doctors who perform them, during the upcoming Jubilee year -- overruling hardline traditionalists within the Catholic Church.

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  'Never Try to Cover Up Child Abuse': Pope Francis Tells Clergy

  Pope Francis has sent Catholic clergy a powerful reminder of their duty to stamp out sexual abuse of children by priests, warning that they must never let a fear of scandal lead to cover-ups.

• Leave your comfort zone and serve the poor, Pope Francis tells priests

  Pope Francis has told Roman Catholic priests to leave their comfort zone and get out among people on the margins of society or else risk becoming "abstract ideologists".

• What would Jesus drive? Pope Francis tells priests to buy 'humble' cars

  Pope Francis said on Saturday it pained him to see priests driving flashy cars, and told them to pick something more "humble".