I defend celibacy for those who feel the priestly calling. But I also say: We need new collaborators in our communities. The ordination of married me… - Mário Antônio da Silva

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I defend celibacy for those who feel the priestly calling. But I also say: We need new collaborators in our communities. The ordination of married men meets this need, so I'm in favor. It's a process that must advance for the maturity of our church, not just in the Amazon, but who knows, maybe in other parts of the church, in our continent, and the whole world.