Back in the first century, Popes, such as Peter and the other apostles, were all, for the most part, married men. However, Jesus Christ was unmarried and exercised a single-minded devotion to his beliefs and mission. In the New Testament, virginity, as well as celibacy, were seen as a gift from God to be embraced.

Those who forego worldly possession and underwent poverty, chastity, and obedience, including sexual restraint was seen as the pursuit of holiness. Therefore, the Catholic Church’s pope, the purest and most moral member of the religion, was to remain celibate to focus entirely on their beliefs and the task at hand. Priests as well were asked to be celibate back in ancient times although this rule was broken many times throughout history

What does the Pope eat?

A typical meal might consist of baked chicken, salad, fruit, and wine. Italian staples like pasta, gnocchi, and polenta make occasional appearances. However, on account of recent medical advice, Pope Francis has had to cut back on carbs.

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