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What happens when a nun or priest decides to leave the church?

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Usually, they go into see their superior, who will try to find out why they want to leave their commitment. read more

Here in Kerala, many such cases are seen. Some on ethical reasons and some for marriage. A typical example of the latter is the case of a priest and nun leaving. Both worked as teachers in a school run by the Catholic church. The school tried to force them out. read more

A priest can request from Rome from what is called laicization and a dispensation from the vow of celibacy so that he can marry in the church and continue to be a devout Catholic. He does have to leave the priesthood to get married. read more

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