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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.
Could the pope be married?
While in rare circumstances a priest may be allowed to be married, a bishop may not be married. The pope is a bishop so could not be married.
Who are Pope Benedict's children?
If you are referring to Pope Benedict XVI, he was a priest and never married. He had no children.
What is the name of the present pope of the Catholic Church's wife?
Pope Francis is a Catholic priest and not married.
When did Pope John Paul get married?
There have been two popes named John Paul and neither was married. Popes are priests and priest are not allowed to marry.
Was Pope Callixtus III a priest before becoming pope?
Yes he was a priest and later consecrated as a bishop and then elevated to cardinal.
Can a married priest become a pope?
In theory, any Catholic male can be elected pope. In practice, the election is usually done among the cardinals, and I suspect it's fairly unlikely that a married priest - who would be sort of an outsider within the Catholic community - becomes either a cardinal or a pope.
Can a pope still be a priest?
A pope will always be a priest. He does not lose that title simply because he has been elected as pope. He continues to function as any other priest, saying Mass, hearing confessions, and other normal priestly duties.The pope never ceases to be a priest.
What jobs has Pope Benedict had before he was pope?
He has been a priest, a brief stint as a German solider towards the end of WWII, a bishop and a cardinal. Before being elected as pope he was the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in the Vatican.
What are steps you have to take before becoming the pope?
Deacon Priest Bishop Archbishop Cardinal Pope
Was there ever a pope that was married?
St. Peter, the first Pope, brought Christ to see his in-laws, so one can infer that the first Pope was married. Priestly celibacy was never mandatory until much much later, though always heartily encouraged.
How long was Pope Benedict a priest?
He has been a priest since June 29, 1951, when he was ordained.
