Bishop Buckley: No issue with married priests but unsure of its impact on vocations

One of Ireland’s longest-serving Catholic bishops said he would have no difficulty if the Church allowed priests to marry.

Bishop of Cork and Ross, Most Rev Dr John Buckley, commented as he promoted religious life and the priesthood at a students’ careers fair in Cork yesterday.

However, he said he was not sure if changing Church rules on celibacy would boost vocations.