UNITED KINGDOM
BBC News

Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic has said he believes priests should be able to marry if they wish to do so.

Cardinal Keith O’Brien said it was clear many priests struggled to cope with celibacy, and should be able to marry and have children.

The cardinal will part of the conclave that will choose the next Pope.

He spoke of his surprise at the resignation of Benedict XVI, and said he was open to the new Pope coming from outside of Europe.