Paul Iby

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Paul Iby ({{langx|hu|Iby Pál}}, born on 23 January 1935 in Doborján ({{langx|de|Raiding}})) is Bishop Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Eisenstadt, Austria.

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= Clerical celibacy =

Bishop Iby is convinced the Catholic church should drop its celibacy requirement for priests. It should be up to priests to decide whether they want to live a celibate life. "It should be at the discretion of every priest whether to live in voluntary celibacy or in a family," Die Presse quoted Iby as saying.[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/12/paul-iby-reformist-bishop_n_573536.html Paul Iby, Reformist Bishop, Pushes Vatican To End Celibacy Requirement For Priests], cit. by Huffingtonpost.com, May 12, 2010

He would also welcome it if married men could be ordained.

= Ordination of women =

Bishop Iby also said that eventually the ordination of women should be considered.

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