@jam3723: Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp says he's currently forming several married candidates for priesthood, calling the move a "necessity" amid his diocese's severe priest shortage, fewer than 70 priests under 70, two-thirds of them from abroad. Candidates must be at least 35, have their wife's consent, and no very young children. Bonny has informed two Vatican cardinals of his plans and hopes to proceed by 2028, despite the move breaking with centuries of Church discipline on clerical celibacy rooted in early Councils and papal teaching. Bonny has also expressed support for ordaining women and previously voiced controversial views on same-sex blessings and euthanasia. What's your reaction to this plan? #MarriedPriests #catholicchurch #bishopbonny #ChurchDiscipline #CatholicNews

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