Women, Priesthood, and Catholic Celibacy: An Empirical Approach in Latin America.

The Catholic Church has historically reserved access to the priesthood for celibate men, excluding married individuals and women. The 2019 Pan-Amazon Synod sought to address this issue. Drawing on theological reviews and literature on religious competition, this article analyzes surveys conducted ac...

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Publicado en:Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion (Indiana University Press) Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 5 - 50
Autor principal: Domínguez, Alejandro Díaz
Formato: Editorial
Publicado: Indiana University Press Spring2025
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