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Miami Priest Admits 2-Year Affair

Photo scandal may lead him to marry woman he says he loves

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(Newser) – The celebrity priest whose racy photos sparked a Catholic scandal broke his silence yesterday on The Early Show, admitting he’s in a 2-year sexual relationship with the woman in the pictures. Father Alberto Cutié said he’s in love with her and has never had sex with anyone else since taking his vows. But he acknowledged that he’s become “kind of a poster boy” for the debate over celibacy—which he supports, but believes "people should be given the option to marry in order to serve God."

“I don’t support the breaking of the celibacy promise. I understand fully that this is wrong,” said Cutié, who is not sure whether he will end the relationship or marry the woman. “I don't want to be the anti-celibacy priest. I think that's unfortunate.”

In this Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999 file photo, Father Alberto Cutie speaks to his congregation during service, at St. Patrick's Church in Miami Beach, Fla.
In this Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999 file photo, Father Alberto Cutie speaks to his congregation during service, at St. Patrick's Church in Miami Beach, Fla.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file)
Father Alberto Cutie leads a funeral service for famed Cuban musician Israel 'Cachao' Lopez at St Michaels Catholic Church March 27, 2008 in Miami, Florida.
Father Alberto Cutie leads a funeral service for famed Cuban musician Israel 'Cachao' Lopez at St Michaels Catholic Church March 27, 2008 in Miami, Florida.   (Getty Images)
Father Alberto Cutie appeared on CBS' Early Show to discuss his relationship with a woman with whom he was caught cavorting on the beach.
Father Alberto Cutie appeared on CBS' Early Show to discuss his relationship with a woman with whom he was caught cavorting on the beach.   (FailStop)
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I believe that celibacy is good. What many say is that maybe it should be optional. And that I do believe: I do believe that people should be given the option to marry or not to marry in order to serve God. - Father Alberto Cutié

I think we all have ideals, and we have ways of living, and we want to do things right. But the truth is, sometimes we fall short. And I fell short. - Father Alberto Cutié

In 22 years I've never had a sexual relationship with anyone. I've never been sexually inappropriate with anyone. I've never had any type of scandal. This is the only person that I've had sexual contact with. - Father Alberto Cutié

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Derni
May 12, 09 6:55 AM CDT
If you have to choose between the woman and the church-choose the wokman-she'll more than likel;y be there for you when you need support-comfort-the church only changes man made laws when their back is against the wall-and then they might not-enjoy life-what would jesus do? he won't have a priesthood that excludes women or requires men not to marry-those are man made laws-once again the words of a great profit-few of which are in the bible-we taken out of context and used to suppport a law that is contrary to human nature-you know-God was like us in all things except..Take the woman-you can have her and God. Reply
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Telecide
May 12, 09 6:55 AM CDT
He supports celibacy but doesn't practice it? Yup, sounds about right comming from yet another religious bigot. Reply
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NutsInNY
May 12, 09 7:27 AM CDT
He says "people should be given the option to marry in order to serve God" -- Hey padre, that option already exists, it's called being a preacher, not a priest. Reply
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Reader76654973
May 12, 09 8:26 AM CDT
only the catholic impose that rule...it is not a sin to get engaged with a woman..the bible states that you can have your woman and marry...it is only man made rule by the Catholic long..long time ago...research and you will find out.. Reply
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Reader76654973
May 12, 09 8:33 AM CDT
well ..MARRYING SOMEIONE IS NOT AN OPTION..IT IS YOUR RIGHT ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES....ONLY ROMAN CATHOLIC MADE THAT RULE...LONG ...LONG TIME AGO..IF YOU THE HISTORY LOTS OF PRIEST..HAVE WOMAN AND MADE THEM PREGNANT AND LOTS OF SCANDAL..A MAN IS ALWAYS A MAN..WHO NEEDS A WOMAN..IT IS OUR ANIMAL INSTICT AS A HUMAN BEING...LOOK AT THE ANIMAL KINGDOM...THE MAKE LOVE TOO... Reply
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