There is no papal mother still living.
No, you do not have to be wealthy to be the pope. Once elected as pope, you receive no salary but all your living expenses are paid for by the Catholic Church.
The pope receives no pay. However, the Catholic Church pays for all is living expenses.
lucille pope & the pearly gates still alive, singing for the lord
His father was a police officer.
Originally the pope was chosen by consensus of the clergy and members of the Church living in or near Rome.
In the early years of the Church the pope was chosen by the clergy and laity living in and around Rome, Italy.
The Magisterium
The magisterium
Mary Pope Osborne wrote children's books for a living and enjoyed it. Her series of Magic Tree House books often eclipsed even the Harry Potter books in sales.
The Popes have always lived in Rome, except from 1309 until 1377, when there was a papal claimant living in Avignon, who was thought to be the legitimate pope.
We have set our hope in the living God