Why do Catholics call priests "Father"?

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I am a Catholic. But there has always been one question that has always bothered me about Catholicism. The Bible clearly states that you should not call anyone “Father” except God. Why is it that all priests are addressed as “Father”? This seems in clear violation of what is taught in the Bible.
 
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