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Can the pope be a woman?
No, because the Catholic church has yet to allow women to be ordained as priests (they are only allowed to become nuns), and the Pope is selected from the world's cardinals--who were once priests.
Why is no one born in Vatican City?
Because there are no women there. It is all Catholic priests, bishops, cardinals and the Pope. As none of them are married they do not have wives and so there are no babies born there.
What are catholic views on female vicars and priests?
Pope Francis unfortunately is following the lead of his predecessor and saying that the ordination of women is settled and will not be considered.
Is Pope Benedict XVI the leader of all the priests?
He is the leader of the entire Catholic Church, including priests.
Who are the religious leaders of the chrisians?
Protestant: pastors Catholic: pope, cardinals, bishops, and priests Orthodox: bishops and priests
What is the Catholic clergy?
Priests, Deacons, Bishops, Cardinals, Monsignor's, the Pope, are all members of the Catholic clergy.
Who were the people in power in the medieval church?
The church was Catholic so it was the Pope and the priests.
Did John Pope have a family?
John Pope did not have a family of his own. Catholic priests or popes are not allowed to marry or have sex.
What is the wife of a pope's title?
There can be no such person as a "wife of the Pope". The Pope must be a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. Cardinals are, for the most part Bishops (with a few priests). All priests and bishops of the Catholic church take a vow of celibacy when they are first ordained and cannot ever marry. Even in the Eastern Rites which allow married priests, the Bishops are only chosen from the celibate priests.
Is it possible for the Pope to have children"?
No, the Pope cannot have children because Catholic priests, including the Pope, are required to remain celibate and abstain from marriage and having children.
Who has to approve a Catholic Church notification?
Approving a Catholic Church notification is a very important process and it has to be approved by the pope. They are issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith.
Why did King Henry split the Catholic Church?
Because the Pope wouldn't approve of an annulment from his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
