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Belgian bishop urges Pope to allow married priests by 2028
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
Summary: A Catholic bishop plans to push for the ordination of married men as priests by 2028, challenging Pope Leo's stance.
WHO: Belgian bishop
WHAT: push for permission to ordain married men as priests
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
WHERE: Brussels
WHY: to address dwindling clergy numbers
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