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Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Papal conclave: Why do Popes change their names — know the fascinating tradition
The conclave to select the successor of Pope Francis will begin at the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday afternoon, with a total of 133 cardinals expected to take part in the process in Rome. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India FM Sitharaman meets ADB chief and Italian FM, discusses economic issues; no mention of Pakistan All the cardinals, who are below the age of 80 years, are entitled to take part in the conclave, Reuters reported. How do Popes pick papal names? After being elected by the College of Cardinals, the new Pope can look forward to adopting a new name. GIF89a����!�,D; 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Merida - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo Jorge Bergoglio did the same when he ascended to the papacy. He later went on to be known as Pope Francis. This was to honour the 13th-century friar, St. Francis of Assisi. He opted out of his family's wealth and dedicated his life to working for the poor communities, according to USA Today. The first one to choose this name, Pope Francis, had in 2013 discussed with the media why he opted for this time. Live Events According to the Catholic Herald, Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes told Francis not to "forget the poor" and this was what struck him. He said that the immediate name that came to his mind was St. Francis of Assisi, whom he described as a "man of peace" and poverty. Francis, who died on April 21, served as the first Jesuit pope of the church. Apart from Pope Francis, several of his predecessors have taken on names that highlighted their own rich values and heritage. Also Read : Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower 2025: Here's when and how to catch the best view of the debris from Halley's comet Why is this tradition practiced? While several members of the Catholic religious orders have taken new names after selection, this has not been the same for all of them. Accepting the new name by a Pope marks his entry into an all-new community. It is symbolic of the new stage in his life and a way to serve God and the people. In the 2000-year-long history of the Catholic Church , the popes started opting for new names at an early stage, Sioux Falls Bishop's Bulletin states. After getting selected in 533, Mercurius decided to take on the name of his predecessor, John, and went on to become popular as John II. It became a common practice during the 10th century as several of them decided to go for new names. However, the last to stay with his original name was Marcellus II after his selection in 1555. Also Read : Cinco de Mayo 2025: Share these wishes, messages, and quotes on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to mark the special occasion FAQs What's the name of the first pope? St. Peter served as the maiden pope of the church. Which papal name remains the most used by popes? As of now, John remains the commonly used papal name, having been taken by 23 pontiffs.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
American Idol 2025 latest updates: Check who all made it to Top 8 as participants enjoy ‘Ladies Night' with Miranda Lambert
The Sunday special episode of American Idol 2025 came with its own share of joys and sorrows. While the Top 10 contestants had a fun episode celebrating 'Ladies Night' under the guest mentorship of Miranda Lambert, it concluded with the eviction of two participants. With the latest eviction on April 4, the show now has its Top 8 competing for the American Idol 2025 trophy. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India India demands ADB to stop funds to Pakistan as fallout of Pahalgam terror attack deepens The Sunday special episode saw participants giving their best, while performing on numbers by iconic female singers, to secure a spot in the Top 8. However, two hearts were broken by the time the episode concluded. The live voting took place after the performances, where Ryan Seacrest announced the Top 8 contestants who will be advancing to the next round. American Idol 2025 Sunday episode: Guests and performances The episode on Sunday was special in its own way, as Miranda Lambert took the responsibility of guest mentoring the contestants as they performed their numbers. The evening also hosted Abi Carter, winner of Season 21, giving a debut performance on her single Burned. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Also Read : Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower 2025: Here's when and how to catch the best view of the debris from Halley's comet American Idol 2025 Sunday episode: Eliminations and Top 8 As judge Ryan Seacrest announced the Top 8, the show bid adieu to Kolbi Jordan and Canaan James Hill. While Jordan performed on Fleetwood Mac's The Chain , Hill won hearts with her performance on Carrie Underwood's Love Wins. Unfortunately, despite gathering praises, the two had to say goodbye to the show. Meanwhile, the Top 8 contestants were Breanna Nix, Mattie Pruitt, Jamal Roberts, John Foster, Josh King, Gabby Samone, Slater Nalley, and Thunderstorm Artis. American Idol 2025: What's coming next on Monday's episode? The episode on Monday, May 5, will proceed with the Top 8 contestants, who would participate in the Judges' Song Contest. The songs will be chosen by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood. The live performance will help audience choose their Top 6 performers. However, tonight, the judges will have the power to save one of the eliminated contestants, with the show ending with the Top 7. Live Events With only a few episodes left, the finale of the Season 23 of American Idol will take place after two weeks, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The winner of the show will take along a recording contract and a cash prize. While there is still no clarity on the exact amount of cash prize that one can earn, it is estimated to be around $125,000 to $250,000. Also Read : Cinco de Mayo 2025: Share these wishes, messages, and quotes on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to mark the special occasion FAQs is the finale of American Idol 2025 scheduled for? The finale of American Idol 2025 is scheduled for May 18, 2025. contestants were eliminated on May 4 episode? The episode saw the eviction of Kolbi Jordan and Canaan James Hill, with others making it to the Top 8.
