News Alert: Catholic bishops recommend ordaining married deacons as priests in the Amazon after fractious debate over church's declining reach

Pope Francis will now decide whether to follow the recommendation intended to address the shortage of priests in the vast region. Conservatives have warned it would upend deeply rooted traditions and could lead to widespread marriage in the clergy.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 26, 3:02 PM     Catholic bishops recommend ordaining married deacons as priests in the Amazon after fractious debate over church's declining reach Pope Francis will now decide whether to follow the recommendation intended to address the shortage of priests in the vast region. Conservatives have warned it would upend deeply rooted traditions and could lead to widespread marriage in the clergy. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071