"Mandatory celibacy is not theologically necessary, all the more so since it is only regulated by Canon Law, has no dogmatic foundation, and does not exist in other Christian Churches...it should not be a requirement for the priesthood" - H.E. Abp. Josef Grünwidl is senior Latin Rite prelate of the largest Archdiocese in Austria & Ordinary for Byzantine Rite Catholics in Austria; appointed by Leo in 2025, +Grünwidl succeeded Cardinal Christoph Schönborn (appointed by B16) who was a cardinal open to married priests by way of married deacons.

H.E. Abp. Josef Grünwidl is senior Latin Rite prelate of the largest Archdiocese in Austria & Ordinary for Byzantine Rite Catholics in Austria; appointed by Leo in 2025, +Grünwidl succeeded Cardinal Christoph Schönborn (appointed by B16) who was a cardinal open to married priests by way of married deacons. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-10/pope-leo-appointment-archbishop-vienna-grunwidl.html