Source:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pope-synod-amazon/vatican-synod-proposes-ordaining-married-men-as-priests-in-the-amazon-idUSKBN1X50FY (4 Nov. 2019)
Excerpt:
The proposal calls for married men who are already deacons in the Church, have a stable family relationship, and are proven leaders in their communities to be ordained as priests.
It said the ordination to the priesthood would have to be preceded by an "adequate formation".
This solution to the shortage of priests, backed by many South American bishops, would allow Catholics in isolated areas to attend Mass and receive the sacraments more regularly.
At least 85% of Amazon villages cannot attend Mass every week and some cannot do so for years.
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