Call no man father?

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Hi,

In Matthew 23:9 it states to call no man on this earth father…for there is only one father , He who is in heaven.
How can you explain why we call our priests “Father”?
I am a new catholic and have many things to find out yet still.
 
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Welcome home! The Church is often attacked for what others perceive her to be doing wrong, and she always has a solid defense. These links should be helpful in understanding the Biblical basis of calling priests Father. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.
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Why do Catholics call priests “Father” when Jesus said “call no man father”?
Call No Man “Father”?
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