Yes and no. Yes, in the sense that it is possible and permitted to simultaneously have the properties of popedom and fatherhood. Yes, in the sense that it is physically possible for a person with the property of popedom to father a new child. ... read more
The Pope is a priest, and as such has taken a vow of celibacy, so while it is anatomically possible for him to have children, it would be a violation of his vows. Some priests were formerly married and had children before becoming priests. read more
Girolamo Savonarola chastised him for his worldly ambitions.[13] The title Padre della patria (Father of the Fatherland) was suggested for him, precisely with suggestions that he may have fathered as many as 16 illegitimate children.[14] Pope Clement VII (1523–1534) had one illegitimate son before he took holy orders. read more