Italian-born former Catholic priest Sandro Ferretto left the priesthood to marry his Kenyan partner, Sharon Jepng'ok, in a traditional ceremony in Baringo, Kenya, and Ferretto was a priest for over 20 years, and the couple exchanged vows in a traditional ceremony. The wedding follows years of missionary work in the region, and he met his partner while working in Kenya, with the ceremony held in a village, and the couple exchanged vows. The Kenya Times and iHarare report that the move challenges the Catholic Church's celibacy doctrine, which has been controversial, and the Church has not commented on the matter. It reignites debates over clerical marriage in Africa, and the debate is ongoing within the Church, with some calling for reform. The ceremony was attended by family and friends, and the couple plans to live in Kenya, and their story has gone viral on social media. The wedding was a traditional Kenyan ceremony, and the couple's decision has been widely discussed, sparking conversations about celibacy.
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