How can celibate old men advise on family?

Pope Francis has gathered 200 bishops in Rome to discuss family life.

How can celibate old men advise on family?
Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 - 01:00
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Does anyone think it strange that this group of celibate old men, who never married and never had children, will pontificate on family life? It is even more bizarre that they all wear skirts in public.

Mike Mahon

Kilvere Pk

Templeogue

Dublin 6W

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