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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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In the Emperor's dominions, the impending abolition of clerical celibacy as part of reforms is causing significant discussion on the Continent. Dignified ecclesiastics protested to the Emperor, who responded wittily questioning if celibacy aids population more than marriage, prompting their complimentary shrug.
Merged-components note: Continuation of the article on the repeal of celibacy acts in the Emperor's dominions.
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Among the reforms going forward in the Emperor's dominions, the approaching abolition of celibacy among the Clergy makes no inconsiderable noise on the Continent. On some dignified Ecclesiastics remonstrating with the Emperor on this repeal, his Majesty ans.
Gentlemen, is it then that you think the celibacy of the Clergy is more advantageous to population than their marriages? —The ecclesiastics shrugged up their shoulders, and complimented the Emperor on his facetious raillery.
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Emperor's Dominions
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approaching abolition of celibacy among the clergy; emperor's witty response to remonstrations.
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Among reforms in the Emperor's dominions, the approaching abolition of celibacy for the Clergy is causing notable discussion on the Continent. Dignified Ecclesiastics remonstrated with the Emperor on this repeal, to which his Majesty replied: 'Gentlemen, is it then that you think the celibacy of the Clergy is more advantageous to population than their marriages?' The ecclesiastics shrugged and complimented the Emperor on his facetious raillery.