London, Feb. 24 : In a major blow to Poland's reputation as a champion of traditional Roman Catholic values, a majority of the country''s Catholic priests favor an end to celibacy, a survey has revealed.
A survey of over 800 Polish priests carried out by Professor Josef Baniak, a sociologist specializing in religious affairs, found that 53 per cent would like to have a wife, while 12 per cent admitted that they were already involved in a relationship, the Telegraph reports.
A further 30 per cent revealed that they had sexual relationships with women at some point in their lives.
An earlier research had concluded that a number of priests were leaving priesthood due to their desire to have a relationship and a family.