Pope defends women priest ban
Pope Benedict has restated the Roman Catholic Church's ban on women priests during a mass at St Peter's Basilica in Rome to mark the start of the church's Easter celebrations.
Pope denounces priests who question Catholic teachings
Pope Benedict has denounced priests who have questioned church teaching on celibacy and the ordination of women, suggesting they were being selfish in disobeying his authority.
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