Was there ever a pope that was married?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

No as catholic priests and popes can not get married.

Roman Catholic priests cannot be married UNLESS they are already married when they convert to Roman Catholicism from the Anglican church or an Orthodox church.

A priest can also be a widower.

Pope Benedict is NOT married.

He is not married. Priests can't get married in catholic Church. They live in celibacy.

Answer 3

Absolutely not! Being a pope is a full time job, sometimes 24 hours per day. He would have little time to devote to a wife and family. Worries about family would also be a big distraction from his prime responsibility of leading the Church

Answer 4

the pope is not married and does not have children because he is the head of the catholic church

Answer 5

There have been a number of popes who were married, including St. Peter. Pope Honorius IV (1285-1287) was the last married pope.

Answer 6

There were none that married after they became pope, but some were married before. :3

Answer 7

No, all popes are bishops. When a man is ordained to the clergy, he takes a solemn vow of lifelong celibacy.

Answer 8

There have been several popes who were married but all were married before they were elected as pope. No pope ever married after his election.

Answer 9

No, there has not been a married pope since the 13th century.