Conflicting actions

Your recent article “‘Liberal’ priest under Vatican investigation” (Apr 6), describes Pope Benedict’s withering attack on Austrian priests who had questioned Church teaching on celibacy.

This attack seems to be in stark conflict with the Vatican approved ordination to the priesthood of married men (with families) in the UK. How can the Pope hope to achieve respect and acceptance of such proclamations when they are in conflict with reason and the Church’s actions.

Paul McCarthy