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Which pope was a female?
The Oxford Dictionary of Popes says there is no evidence of the female pope, however, it does acknowledge that for centuries Catholics believed in her existence. Another key reason for the common belief Joan is a work of fiction is that none of the church's enemies mention Joan.Pope Joan, legendary female pontiff who supposedly reigned, under the title of John VIII, for slightly more than 25 months, from 855 to 858, between the pontificates of St. Leo IV (847–855) and Benedict III (855–858).Pope Joan Paul — who died 33 days after his election — has been buried in Saint Peter's Basilica.

Can a priest be a woman : The ordination of women to ministerial or priestly office is an increasingly common practice among some contemporary major religious groups.

Which pope had a wife

While six popes in total had been married at some point, Adrian II was likely the only one married during his papacy, while the other appear to have been widowed by the time they became popes. The last married pope had been Hormisdas three centuries prior, and he was widowed when he became pope.

Which pope had a girlfriend : Pope John Paul II had an intimate 32-year relationship with a Polish philosopher who is believed to have once declared her love to him while he was still a cardinal, according to letters discovered by the BBC.

The ordination of women to ministerial or priestly office is an increasingly common practice among some contemporary major religious groups. It remains a controversial issue in certain religious groups in which ordination was traditionally reserved for men.

The Oxford Dictionary of Popes declares that there is "no contemporary evidence for a female Pope at any of the dates suggested for her reign", but nonetheless acknowledges that Pope Joan's legend was widely believed for centuries, even by Catholics.

Can a nun be a man

The masculine gender of a nun is a monk. The gender of a noun can also be classified grammatically, and this classification includes both male and female categories. A man who is a member of a religious order specifically reserved for males is called a monk.Popes who were legally married

Name Reign(s) Offspring
Hormisdas 514–523 Yes
Adrian II 867–872 Yes (a daughter)
John XVII 1003 Yes (three sons)
Clement IV 1265–1268 Yes (two daughters)

Pope Alexander VI

While it is uncommon for popes to have children due to the celibacy vow, there is a historical record of a Pope having a child. Pope Alexander VI, who reigned from 1492 to 1503, had several children.

According to Catholic doctrine, priests are supposed to represent the likeness of Jesus, a male figure. The Catholic argument is therefore that women are not suitable to represent the male figure of Christ. Within the Catholic institution, the Pope reinforces what he views as Biblical law, demanded by God.

Has the Pope always been a man : All have been male, though the legend of a female Pope Joan appeared in the 13th century. During the course of the 2,000 years in which the papal system and the practice of electing popes in the papal conclave have evolved, the papacy has played a crucial role in both Western and world history.

What do you call a female pope : "Popess" or "papess" is probably the most reasonable answer.

Can a girl be a priest

The ordination of women to ministerial or priestly office is an increasingly common practice among some contemporary major religious groups. It remains a controversial issue in certain religious groups in which ordination was traditionally reserved for men.

"Traditional celibate religious orders and communities": Members take a vow of celibacy (amongst other vows) and follow a common Rule of life.Benedict IX

The age we can most confidently attribute to Theophylactus of Tusculum when he became Benedict IX is 12 years old. Some historians contend that Pope John XII was actually the youngest pope ever. His date of birth is also uncertain, and he's said to have started his papacy somewhere between the age of 18 and 25 in 955.

Can you be a priest if you are not a virgin : So no, virginity is apparently not a requirement, but a vow of celibacy is.