The Catholic Church does not permit a female pope.

Did you know that women make up more than half of the 1.3 billion Catholics in the world? It's true, but unfortunately, they are not eligible to become Pope. As the selection process for a new Pope approaches, it is evident that all the potential candidates are male.

Even though any Catholic man could potentially become the next Pope, it's a shame that the vast majority of the Catholic population, which is made up of women, cannot even be considered for the position. The reason for this is simple: women are not allowed to become priests in the Catholic Church. To become Pope, a man must already hold a high position within the Church, such as a bishop, priest, cardinal, deacon, or layman.

Recently, there has been a movement advocating for a female Pope, with the hashtag #girlpope gaining popularity. However, the tradition of only allowing men to be priests is deeply rooted in Catholic beliefs. Some cite the fact that Jesus chose 12 male apostles to spread His word as the reason for this tradition. Despite this, women are still able to serve in other leadership roles within the Church, such as nuns, altar servers, and lectors.

You may be wondering if there has ever been a female Pope in history. The answer is no, although there is a legend of a woman who briefly served as Pope during the Middle Ages. Her name was Joan, and she allegedly ruled as Pope for a few years between 855 and 858. However, this story has since been proven to be false.

As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis and looks towards the future, there are nine men who have been named as top contenders to replace him. These men come from various backgrounds, political beliefs, and countries. For example, Cardinal Pietro Parolin from Italy, who has been Pope Francis' secretary of state, is considered the favorite to succeed him. On the other hand, Cardinal Peter Erdő from Hungary is known for his more conservative views, which differ from Pope Francis' more progressive stance.

It is notable that there are no female candidates on the list, despite the growing calls for a female Pope. This just goes to show the deep-rooted traditions and beliefs within the Catholic Church. It will be interesting to see who ultimately replaces Pope Francis and how they will continue his legacy.

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