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The majority of popes started as priests. However, it is not a requirement. Any male Catholic can be chosen. Pope Benedict XVI had virtually no experience as a diocesan priest as he spent most of his time in academics - teaching in universities - and was promoted directly from there to archbishop.
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Can priests receive an inheritance?
Yes, unless they have taken a vow of poverty, most priests, specifically diocesan, have not taken that vow and can receive an inheritance
Does the top lining of the bishop's mitre designate their order?
No, besides most bishops do not belong to an Order, they were diocesan priests.
Why do priest live in rectories?
Most diocesan priests live in rectories that are provided by the parish as a home for the local clergy. The rectories are usually located close to, or attached to, the church building. This way, the priests are close to their work and more available to the parishioners.
Do priests get paid?
Diocesan priests (priests that are pastors of a specific parish) get paid, although they don't get paid much. Religious priests (priests that are members of a religious order such as the Franciscans) don't get paid because they take vows of poverty.
What country have most of the Popes come from?
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
Which two countries have provided the most popes?
Italy and France have provided the most popes.
What were the parish priests duties?
.Catholic AnswerOfficially, there is no real term "parish Priest" but it is usually used to designate a priest that works in a parish as opposed to a priest in a monastery, or teaching school, or a missionary, etc. There are dozens of jobs that a priest could be doing, and working in the parish is just one of them. Most "parish priests" are diocesan priests, in other words they are attached to the local bishop and do not belong to a religious order, although there are some Order priests doing parish work.
Why were popes married before?
In the earlier days of the Church there was no law which forbade priest from marrying. Most were married before being ordained as priests and all were married before being elected as pope.
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
Why are most popes gay?
Most popes are not homosexual.AnswerMost sexually active popes have been heterosexual, with relatively few popes known for certain to have been non-celibate homosexual or bisexual people. However it is claimed that a few more have been celibate but of homosexual orientation.
Has the Pope ever married a couple?
Yes. It is likely that most, if not all popes would have done this. Almost all popes have risen through the 'ranks' and have, at one time or another, been priests. It is therefore highly likely that during the time that they were priests they will have conducted marriage services.
What names have been shared by most popes?
The most common name used by popes is John. There have been 23 popes named John. That is followed by Gregory with 16. Benedict has been used by 15 popes. There was no legitimate Pope Benedict X. He as an anti pope.
