Why do Catholics call priests "Father"?

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Why do Catholics call priests “father” when Matthew 23:9 says, "call no man on earth father for you have one father in heaven?
 
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The following links should assist you in better 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 the pope “Holy Father”?http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=134475
Why do Catholics call priests “Father” when Jesus said “call no man father”?
Call No Man “Father”?
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