Msgr. Thomas Green, Stephan Kuttner Distinguished Professor of Canon Law, and Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, were quoted in an Atlantic story on Pope Francis saying he's open to the possibility of ordaining married men as priests. See below.
From: The Washington Post Date: March 10, 2017Author: Sarah Pulliam Bailey and Julie Zauzmer
... "The pope's comment gives the impression that he's not talking about Western Europe, where there is less of a clergy shortage, said Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, a Catholic University of America professor who has written books on psychological care for priests.
"He's not saying we're doing it, but he's saying let's run it up the flagpole and see what people think," Rossetti said. "He's saying he's willing to make exceptions as a merciful gesture." ...