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In the village of south francisco father actual beto is greeted by 200 young catholics. will be holding an outdoor mass here on the riverbank. only priests a permitted to consecrate the bread that's why he made the 6 hour journey. san francisco is hosting a meeting of catholic youth from the region it's also a chance for some socializing. father edgel better also talks about the pope synod of amazonian bishops and possible plans to ease the celibacy requirement. for the 1st time ever the pope married men to hold mass. if god wills it one day even women might be allowed to do that as well.

Not look like a member of the clergy but he's one of the most senior priests in the region he's sworn to celibacy and tells us he's been celibate his anti-life. this trip to a remote congregation will take him at least 6 hours to spend much of the time in a hammock father edgel berto has also become critical of celibacy. trances has recognized that our congregations in the amazon need the help of mary priest why should only chase priests be allowed. this is a major issue in the church right now and i see it as a blessing. during the boat ride it becomes apparent what father edgel beto is talki...

Church so has largely been abandoned the paint is faded and moisture has seeped into the walls today children play in the church that lies deep in the amazon rain forest the priest in charge can only make rare visits. mass is held here once every 3 months at most. fishermen cardozo believes there's an obvious solution to the shortage of catholic priests in the amazon. with. the church should provide training to. and allow them to hold mass in the place of priests. it's a challenge to tradition but it has widespread support in the amazon region. the boat is about to set out from the harbor of s...