In the document, he said a “more frequent celebration of the Eucharist” must be guaranteed, but noted that the sacrament of Holy Orders “qualifies the priest alone to preside at the Eucharist.”

To fulfill the”urgent need” of the Amazonian people to be able to celebrate the Eucharist, Francis urged all bishops, especially those in South America, to be “more generous” in encouraging those who display a missionary vocation to opt for the Amazon region.

He also stressed that the laity should assume “important responsibilities” to respond to the challenges in the Amazon region. The document doesn’t mention the subject of whether priests should marry.