So apparently, the secretary of state (technically, future secretary of state) of the Vatican (why would you choose him for an interview about celibacy, anyway?) said in an interview that celibacy for priests was not a matter of dogma and could be changed.

OH MY GOODNESS, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS OBVIOUSLY CHANGING. THERE ARE RULES THAT AREN'T DOGMA?!! WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?

Oh, and of course, they found some old interview with Cardinal Bergoglio before he changed his name in which he said that celibacy rules could be changed. (And they completely ignored the part where he said he didn't think they should be).

THE POPE SAID SOMETHING IS POSSIBLE. THAT'S CODE FOR "WILL HAPPEN." ALSO IF PRIESTS CAN MARRY, THEN THEY CAN MARRY MEN OR BE WOMEN. YAY, NO MORE RULES!

Basically, I'm face-palming right now over the idea that

1. Differentiating between dogma and non-dogmatic tradition is a completely new concept in the Church.

2. Stating that the Church has the ability to change something means she will change it.

3. Statements from anyone in a place of authority in the Church (at any point in their lives) can magically change any and every Catholic belief and tradition.

4. Allowing priests to marry would produce a "modernization" of the Church that would result in things like gay marriage and female priests and abortion and contraception.

5. The people posting these "articles" are getting paid for being "professional reporters" and/or "professional journalists."

Although, if celibacy got thrown out the window, you could be a priest and marry Stephanie ;)

I'm praying for you!

:)