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Newshour: Pope opens priesthood in Amazon to married men

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Pope opens priesthood in Amazon to married men

26/10/2019 GMT

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Catholic Bishops back ordination of married men as priests in Amazon region

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Catholic bishops have voted in favour of allowing married men to be priests in remote places - which could pave the way for a break with the doctrine of celibacy.

Also in the programme: Millions face losing power in California wildfire; and a prominent Ethiopian activist accuses his Nobel prize winning prime minister of dictatorial tendencies.

(Photo: There is a shortage of priests in remote parts of the Amazon. Credit: AFP)

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