[wagglebee]

In recent history, the married priests have primarily been converts from Protestant denominations who were already married when they entered the priesthood. Certain other married men have been ordained, but have also taken vows of celibacy.

As for Paul not being a pope you are correct; however, many popes have reaffirmed this ideal.

[bigsigh]

Your first paragraph is needless pap, since it's been obvious from the start I know more about church history than you. Why you have the need to focus on recent history and tell me where the modern married priests came from can only mean you're trying to salvage your ridiculous earlier comments by now posing as a historian.

Your last sentence can only be responded to by saying so what? It doesn't refute or negate my earlier comments about church history or your relying on Paul to make an arugment against centuries of church practice which were contrary to Paul's "opinion."