Can homosexuals enter the priesthood?

[NguyenKimPhat]

If a homosexual man has embraced chastity and sexual purity, has not lost his virginity, and is free from any sinful sexual addictions, can he be accepted into the priesthood?
According to the Vatican document [vatican.va/roman_curia/co...uzione_en.html](http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/co...uzione_en.html) --> what exactly are "deep seated homosexual tendencies" ?

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

NguyenKimPhat,

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality and the priesthood. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

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