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202384 minPGdocumentary

7.9/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Inter Faith Dialogue

Sacerdoce

202384 minPGdocumentary

7.9/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Priests within the Catholic Church are reevaluating their commitments to celibacy and simplicity in response to recent pedophilia scandals and their impact on communities.

Inter Faith Dialogue

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Priests within the Catholic Church are reevaluating their commitments to celibacy and simplicity in response to recent pedophilia scandals and their impact on communities.

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Damien Boyer

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Damien Boyer

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Priests within the Catholic Church face significant changes in their roles amid recent pedophilia scandals. Filmmaker Damien Boyer documents how these events have led to a reevaluation of their commitments. Many priests now adopt a life of simplicity and celibacy, forgoing personal aspirations like fatherhood. This shift affects their personal lives and the communities they serve, as they grapple with faith and duty. "Sacerdoce," released in 2023, runs for 84 minutes and is in French.

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