Pope Francis has eliminated the honorific title "monsignor" used for all the priests, besides a few diocesan priests.
The Vatican's Secretary of State disclosed that only the diocesan priests, who are "chaplains of the Holy Father," can use the honorific, and then only after they turn 65, CBS News reports.
According to the report, bishops, vicars and archbishops will still get to be called "monsignor," while Holy See officials will have the title only if their office warrants it.
Francis' latest decision is said to be an evidence of his desire for priests to be simple and humble servants.
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