LG: Why does mom need to work late tonight?
Me: Because a lot of people are in town to see Pope Francis, and they might want to come to the museum.
LG: Why do people want to see Pope Francis?
Me: He's the leader of the Catholic Church, and a lot of folks think that's pretty important.
LG: I want to go see Pope Francis.
Me: We're not members of the Catholic Church, so although it's neat that he's here, it's not really important to us, at least not as important as it is to Catholics.
LG: Did he bring his kids?
Me: Who? The Pope?
LG: Yeah. Did he bring his kids?
Me: He doesn't have any kids. He doesn't have a wife or partner.
LG: He doesn't have a wife? Why not?
Me: He's not allowed. He's a priest.
LG: What's a priest?
Me: It's like a teacher in the church.
LG: Teachers can get married. My teacher is MRS. MacAdams. She's MRS., and that means she's married.
Me: Yes, it does, and teachers are allowed to get married. Most people can get married if they want to, but the Catholic Church says that priests can't get married. Nuns can't either.
LG: What's a nun?
Me: A woman who has devoted her life to the Church.
LG: But what if a Pope and nun love each other very much?
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