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Papal Names Are Carefully Chosen And Have A Lot Of Meaning, But How And When Did This Tradition Start?
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No pope named as black smoke rises on papal conclave's first day: May 7 recap - MSN
Other frequently used names include Gregory, in honor of Pope Gregory I, commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great (590-604). The last to use that name was Gregory XVI in 1831.
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Conclave updates: No pope named as black smoke rises in Rome - USA TODAY
Other frequently used names include Gregory, in honor of Pope Gregory I, commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great (590-604). The last to use that name was Gregory XVI in 1831.
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What a new pope's name tells us about himself and the church's future
John, Benedict, Gregory and Clement are the most favored names taken by popes throughout history. The new pope is expected to explain the reasons why he chose his papal name.
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Why do popes choose different names and what could the name of the new pope be? | CNN - CNN International
Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with centuries of Catholic history and dissected for its many layers of meaning.
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The pope’s regnal name: What it is and why it matters
Throughout history, the name John has been the most popular, chosen by 21 popes. Names like Gregory and Benedict have also been popular. Out of reverence, ...
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Why do popes choose different names and what could the name of the new pope be? - CNN
Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with centuries of Catholic history and dissected for its many layers of meaning.
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No pope named as black smoke rises on papal conclave's first day: May 7 recap - AOL
Other frequently used names include Gregory, in honor of Pope Gregory I, commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great (590-604). The last to use that name was Gregory XVI in 1831.
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Conclave live updates: No pope named as black smoke rises in Rome
Other frequently used names include Gregory, in honor of Pope Gregory I, commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great (590-604). The last to use that name was Gregory XVI in 1831.
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Conclave live updates: No pope named as black smoke rises in Rome
Most common pope names: John, Gregory, Benedict and Pius. The first thing the new pope will do is choose a name. In the history of the papacy, the most commonly used name has been John, first chosen ...