Obviously, an avowed atheist could never be pope, but it is quite possible that one or more popes have been closeted atheists. All religions are rife with hypocrisy, and there are many atheists in the pulpit. read more
Many have believed that there was once a woman who became pope. The legends of a Pope Joan are intriguing, but probably not true. Many have believed that there was once a woman who became pope. read more
Best Answer: It might be that one pope, Leo X, was an atheist, or at least not a believer in Jesus. Here's his quote, although there is an ongoing debate about its authenticity: It has served us well, this myth of Christ. read more