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From polygamy to married priests: Catholic Church enters historic reform era

Che'lypse 2008, Buenos Aires, Argentina. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

The Catholic Church is on the brink of historical changes as it begins to implement a 42-page ‘synthesis report’ aimed at incorporating diverse global perspectives that will influence its future.

The far-reaching proposals from Africa include the church allowing polygamy, permitting the marriage of priests, and expanding women's roles within the church, including ordaining them as priests.

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