Pope Francis said that he is open to married men becoming priests to help the Catholic Church’s shortage of clergy.

In an interview with a German newspaper the Pope said the lack of Catholic priests is an “enormous problem” for the Church.

He indicated he would be open to a change in the rules governing eligibility for the priesthood.

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