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Celibacy
The Catholic Ordeal100 min
Available until 7 June 2026 at 05:00
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It is thought that more than half of Roman Catholic Priests no longer observe celibacy. This documentary explores the different facets of this reality and confronts the Catholic Church with its contradictions surrounding this sacrosanct rule, which has led to much suffering.
Director
Eric Colomer
Rémi Bénichou
Country
France
Year
2022
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