Paul Iby

Paul Iby ) is Bishop Emeritus of the Roman [Catholic Diocese of Eisenstadt], Austria.

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Bishop Iby is convinced the Catholic church should drop its celibacy requirement for priests. It should be up to priests to decide whether they want to live a celibate life. "It should be at the discretion of every priest whether to live in voluntary celibacy or in a family," Die Presse quoted Iby as saying.
He would also welcome it if married men could be ordained.

Bishop Iby also said that eventually the ordination of women should be considered.