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The Pope is the Bishop of Rome. As a bishop, he must be a man, for Christ chose men to be his apostles, and Catholic, for he must profess the Catholic faith.
Evidence for this is found all over the New Testament, all the apostles were men, St. Paul refers to bishop candidates saying they are to be men, and a host of other Bible verses. The catechism also says this in paragraph 1577. This is further defined in Canon Law and was infallibly declared under the ordinary magisterium of John Paul II in Ordinatio Sacerdotalis. In the Catholic Church, the Word of God is in both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, both of with attest that bishops (and priests) must be men.
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What a sponsor need to do for confirmation?
A sponsor can be male or female, and must be at least age 16, a Catholic in good standing, and confirmed.
Can Cardinal Pell be the next pope?
The only requirement to be pope is the potential candidate be a male Catholic. It also helps to be a cardinal. So, yes, Cardinal Pell could be the next pope but it is probably unlikely.
Who are the candadites for the next pope?
There is no such list except those created by the media. As we have learned in the past, the conclave can have surprises. Pope Francis was a virtual unknown when he was elected and none of the media favorites were elected. The same can be said for the election of Pope John Paul II.
How does one apply to become pope?
You do not apply to become Pope. You are elected by Papal Conclave after the death of the incumbent Pope. While any baptized male Catholic can be made Pope, usually he is selected from the College of Cardinals, although there was a Pope who was an Arch-Bishop before his election. That was the lowest rank ever.
Was Leo X a Catholic?
Of course he was! The one requirement for a person to be pope is that he must be a male Catholic.
How do you say Catholic in German?
Dependending on context, Catholic can be translated as:Katholik (male)Katholikin (female)katholisch
Are pope's always male?
Yes, the two requirements to be a pope are that one must be a male and a Catholic.
Can a neurosurgeon become Pope?
Yes, as long as he is a male and a Catholic.
What 3 things have to be in a pope?
He must be alive, a male and a Catholic.
Who could be pope?
Roman Catholic AnswerTechnically, any adult male Catholic. In reality it is almost always a Cardinal.
What has the author George A Male written?
George A. Male has written: 'Education in France'
Are the Catholic saints predominantly male?
I would say the saints are fairly equally divided between male and female,
