“How many kids does the Pope have?
2 separate issues that you are mixing.
Why doesn’t the Pope have children?
He has answered this question regarding the vow of celibacy as a discipline required by MOST priests (converted married priests are allowed to remain married)
He took a vow of celibacy - sacrificing traditional marriage and fatherhood in order to serve God “for the sake of the kingdom”.
This has nothing to do with selfishness and everything to do with selflesness.
His vocation is different from the vocation that most human beings pursue...marriage and parenthood.
Who is considered to be crazy and irresponsible these days?
Just ask anyone who has had more than 2 children.
Larger families are considered to be freaks.
Why?
We have become materialistic, and children are considered to be burdens, inconveniences, and impediments to adult “happiness.”
One of the most hateful things I ever read on the internet was from an anti-Catholic here on FR criticizing poorer Catholics for their predilection toward large families. I'll never forget it; went something like: "In my experience, those who breed like rats usually live like rats."
Actually I wan’t mixing any issues. I was asking how many kids the Pope has. I’m pretty sure the answer is zero.
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