What is identified in the chapter as a primary reason that the Catholic church does not have enough priests (averaging one for every 1,400 Catholics)?

A. Too many priests have been fired due to the pedophile/coverup scandals.
B. Women are leaving the Catholic priesthood to become nuns.
C. Priests are not allowed to marry.
D. Priests frequently move from parish to parish, and cannot put down roots.


Answer: C

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