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"I Struggled with Celibacy," the Priest Admitted. He Found a Girlfriend and Left the Ministry

Summary by Novinky.cz
Pavel Fořt, a Roman Catholic priest from Ostrov in the Karlovy Vary region, caused quite a stir when he left the ministry. He publicly admitted that he could no longer live in celibacy and did not want to hide his partner's relationship. Some almost condemned him, while others patted him on the back. "Most people are sad about it, but they understand and wish us luck," says Fořt in an exclusive interview with Novinky.

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Pavel Fořt, a Roman Catholic priest from Ostrov in the Karlovy Vary region, caused quite a stir when he left the ministry. He publicly admitted that he could no longer live in celibacy and did not want to hide his partner's relationship. Some almost condemned him, while others patted him on the back. "Most people are sad about it, but they understand and wish us luck," says Fořt in an exclusive interview with Novinky.

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Novinky.cz broke the news on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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