Celibacy and Revolution in the Church

This chapter examines the historical and contemporary significance of celibacy within the Church, focusing on responses to critiques of mandatory celibacy. It highlights the contributions of Father Giovanni Perrone amidst the backdrop of the 1848 revolutionary movements in Europe, particularly in relation to Pope Pius IX's progressive reforms. The narrative also reflects on the resulting tensions within the Church and the Jesuit response to the political unrest of the time.