I have heard that hundreds of years ago priests could marry, and that it was decided to forbid it because taking care of the families was very expensive for the church. I have no idea if that was the real reason?

Jump forward to modern times, and it seems many Catholic Priests are gay, and I figure they prefer not to have a bunch of women messing things up. I know gay Catholic men who go out with Priests, I think if the priest was seen out with a woman they are more likely to be asked to explain themselves, while gay priests kind of slip under the radar. Maybe it is also a reason they will not allow women to be priests.

I do not mean this question to be critical or negative about the church, just a matter of fact discussion. Also, I am not trying to imply their commitment to God and the church is a sham.