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Can a Catholic priest adopt a child?

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A Catholic priest must take a vow of celibacy (i.e. unmarried) and thus expected to remain continent (i.e. abstain from sex) so as not to commit a fornication. Is a priest permitted to adopt a child, given that it does not break this vow? Would it matter if they were the only surviving relative of the child?
Asked by Thunderforge (6467 rep)
Apr 17, 2017, 04:13 AM
Last activity: Nov 14, 2017, 01:59 PM