How Do Popes Choose Their Names?

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Most popes choose their names from the previous popes or saints to honor a holy figure whom they admire . For example, Pope John II chose his name to honor his immediate predecessor John Paul I who died after only 33 days as pope.

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How does the Pope Choose His Name?

The Papacy is an office that is steeped in tradition and protocol. For a very long time Popes have chosen there names after Saints or very prominent Popes in the past.

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How is the Pope Named?

A new pope chooses the name that he wishes to go by. Popes generally did not choose a new name for themselves until 996 AD when Bruno chose to by Gregory V. In the sixth century,

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What is the Pope Real Name?

Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Alois Ratzinger in Bavaria on April 16, 1927. Pope Benedict became the 265th Pope in 2005, succeeding Pope John Paul II. To find more information

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How is the Pope Name Chosen?

There is no rule that says a Pope has to choose his name. He is allowed to keep his baptismal name or he can be named after a favored saint or beloved pope. The practice has been

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