“...If some Catholic calls priests *Father*...”
You mean like Saint Paul used the term in 1 CORINTHIANS - Chapter 4? Did Saint Paul misinterpret Jesus words in St. Matthew Chapter 23 or are you? I want to hear your take on Saint Paul’s use of the term.
From Haydock on 1 CORINTHIANS - Chapter 4 we read:
Ver. 14-17. I write not. St. Paul here insinuates to the Corinthians, that they ought to blush with shame for neglecting the apostles, who had suffered so many hardships for them, to follow after teachers void of honour, and to glory in being called the disciples of such men. (Estius) -— I admonish you as my dearest children, of what is for your good, and I may take this liberty, as being your spiritual father in Christ, by whom you were first made Christians. Be ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ: follow the doctrine of Christ, which I follow, and taught you. Timothy, my beloved son in the Lord, whom I send to you, will put you in mind of what I teach, and of what I practise. (Witham)
Just WHO did Paul call Father??
Nowhere did Paul tell others to call HIM Father.