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Benedict defends priestly celibacy as Pope Francis considers changes
By Chico Harlan
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Vatican tamps down clamor over Benedict's new celibacy book
By Nicole Winfield
Archbishop Ganswein: Benedict XVI wrote text, but did not agree to be book's co-author
By Hannah Brockhaus
Ex-pope Benedict asks to be removed as co-author of book in priestly celibacy row
By Lorenzo Tondo
In surprise, Benedict openly defends clerical celibacy as Francis considers married priests
By Joshua J. McElwee
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Ex-Pope Benedict undercuts Francis on priests and celibacy
By Hada Messia, Vasco Sousa Cotovio & Amy Woodyatt
Benedict removes name from book on celibacy after dispute over his involvement
By Joshua J. McElwee