Vatican City • The synod of bishops meeting in Rome voted on Saturday to recommend the pope allow the ordination of married men as Catholic priests in the Amazon region.
They also voted to put the church strongly on the side of protecting the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous people living there.
The synod, made up mostly of bishops from the Amazonia, was called by Pope Francis to deal with issues facing the church in the Amazon region.
The synod has no decision-making authority. So it is up to the pope whether the recommendations are approved.