Suruchi Sharma
Pope Francis, the highest-ranking leader in Christianity, passed away at the age of 88. Following his death, talks about choosing his successor have gained momentum.
Did you realize that their list of candidates doesn't include any women? You might be curious as to why a woman hasn't been considered for the position of pope. Let's explore the reason behind this.
To inform you, no woman can be appointed as Pope due to the regulations of the Catholic Church. According to these rules, only baptized men are eligible to become popes. This tradition was reinforced by Pope John Paul II in 1994.
To become pope, a man must be single and hold the position of bishop, cardinal, or priest. According to Catholic Church rules, women cannot become priests, which is why no woman in the church can attain the title of Pope.
As per the regulations of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis permitted women to act as narrators within the church. Women are now authorized to read the Church's holy scriptures to the best of their capabilities and to serve as Eucharistic ministers.
The Catholic Church holds the belief that Jesus selected only men for his mission. Consequently, only men are appointed as pastors and popes within the church.
The process of becoming a pope begins with an election. In this election, cardinals under the age of 80 vote secretly to choose the pope. To become a pope, a two-thirds majority is required
The Catholic Church's regulations stipulate that only baptized men can become popes, a tradition reinforced by Pope John Paul II in 1994. This rule is based on the belief that Jesus chose only men for his mission, thus excluding women from the position of pope.