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08-05-2025
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Papal conclave: Eventual new pope's chosen name may signal what's ahead
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Once a new pope is voted in, the name he chooses could signal the direction the Catholic Church moves in the coming years. The announcement "Habemus Papa," or, "We have a pope," will be made from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. It will then be followed by the pontiff's baptismal name in Latin, along with his chosen papal name and meaning. Should the pope choose to go with Pope Francis II, it could signify continuity with the late pontiff's pastoral legacy, though Francis himself quipped that whoever succeeds him would be John XXIV, named after the Vatican II-era pope. In the 20th century, the most popular name for popes was Pius, and if chosen, that could signal that a traditionalist is taking back the throne of St. Peter. The Pope's Salary: How Does The Pontiff Get Paid? Pope Francis, right, greets Pope Benedict XVI prior to the start of a meeting with elderly faithful in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sept. 28, 2014. "In the deepest recesses of their mind, when they start the conclave, everyone will walk in there with a name in their head," Natalia Imperatori-Lee, chair of religious studies at Manhattan University, told The Associated Press. Read On The Fox News App For the majority of the Church's first 1,000 years, popes used their given names, though the first exception was Roman Mercurius in the 6th century, who was named for a pagan god and chose the name John II. Adopting a name became common practice during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose the names of early bishops out of a "desire to signify continuity," Rev. Roberto Regoli, a historian at Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University, told the wire service. Cardinals Gather In St. Peter's Basilica For Final Mass Before Conclave To Chose New Pope President Ronald Reagan sits with Pope John Paul II in Vizcaya Mansion on Sept. 10, 1987. It was not until the mid-20th century that new popes began to choose names signaling the direction of their papacy, Regoli added. "Even now, as we are waiting for the new pope, the name with which he will present himself will help us to understand the horizon towards which he wants to proceed," Regoli said. Names like Urban and Innocent have not been used for centuries, and Imperatori-Lee said he did not think anyone would pick the latter, given the abuse and scandals that have rocked the church. The College Of Cardinals Meet To Elect The Next Pope. Who Will It Be? Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd gathered in St Mark's Square in Venice while crossing the square in an electric cart on May 7, 2011. "I don't think that would be the right choice," he said. The most recent names chosen include Francis, Benedict and John Paul. The AP said Francis signaled a papacy focused on those who are often seen as outsiders, including the poor, prisoners and the LGBTQ+ community, while promoting peace, brotherhood and care for the environment. Papal Pulse: Everyday Catholics Reveal Their Hopes For The Next Pope Pope Francis releases a dove after a meeting with other religious leaders at the Pontifical Basilica of St Nicholas in Bari in the Apulia region in southern Italy on July 7, 2018. Benedict, who was elected in 2005, was chosen because he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the Catholic Church during World War I and dedicated himself to healing the rifts of war. John Paul chose his name, signaling a commitment to reforms, including the sidelining of the Latin Mass in favor of local languages and other faiths, most significantly Judaism. But it is still a new pope's choice to choose a name never used before. "This would open a new season and could mean that his program is not in line with any of his predecessors, so an even more personalized program," Regoli said. Click Here To Get To The Fox News App Imperatori-Lee suggested another name that might signal a continuation of Francis' legacy: Ignatius, for the founder of Francis' Jesuit order. "It would be interesting," she said. "We've never had one of those." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: Papal conclave: Eventual new pope's chosen name may signal what's ahead
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ROME: The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. The announcement 'Habemus Papam' — 'We have a pope' — from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica is followed first by the revelation of the new pontiff's baptismal name, in Latin, followed by his papal name, wrought with meaning. A Pope Francis II would signify continuity with the late pontiff's pastoral legacy and his prioritizing of the marginalized. Francis himself quipped that his successor would be John XXIV, after the progressive Vatican II-era pope. The most popular papal name of the 20th century, Pius, would be a clear signal that a traditionalist is taking back the throne of St. Peter. 'In the deepest recesses of their mind, when they start the conclave, everyone will walk in there with a name in their head,' said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, chair of religious studies at Manhattan University. History of papal names For most of the Catholic Church's first millennium, popes used their given names. The first exception was the 6th century Roman Mercurius, who had been named for a pagan god and chose the more appropriate name of John II. The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of early church bishops out of 'a desire to signify continuity,' said the Rev. Roberto Regoli, a historian at Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University. For many centuries, new popes tended to choose the name of the pope who had elevated them to cardinal. John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16. Only starting in the mid-20th century did new popes begin to choose names signaling the aim of their papacy, Regoli said. 'Even now, as we are waiting for the new pope, the name with which he will present himself will help us to understand the horizon toward which he wants to proceed,' Regoli said. Some names have been out of use for centuries, like Urban or Innocent. 'I don't think anyone will pick Innocent,″ Imperatori-Lee said, given the abuse and other scandals that have rocked the church. 'I don't think that would be the right choice.' Recent names FRANCIS: Pope Francis, elected in 2013, took the name of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his humility, life of poverty and love of all creatures. With it, Francis signaled a papacy focused on those who are often seen as outsiders, including the poor, prisoners and the LGBTQ+ community, while promoting peace, brotherhood and care of the environment. BENEDICT: Last chosen by German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, elected in 2005. Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during World War I and dedicated himself to healing the rifts of war, and to the 6th century St. Benedict, founder of Western monasticism, who helped spread Christianity throughout Europe. One of Benedict XVI's priorities was trying to revive the faith in Europe. 'If we get a Benedict, then we will know that the cardinals chose to see Francis as an anomaly,' Imperatori-Lee said. JOHN PAUL: The papacy's first composite name was chosen by Cardinal Albino Luciani in 1978 to honor Pope John XXIII, who opened the Vatican Council II process that reformed the Catholic Church, and Paul VI, who closed it. The name signaled a commitment to reforms, including sidelining the Latin Mass in favor of local languages and opening to other faiths, most significantly Judaism. John Paul I's papacy lasted just 33 days. Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, who succeeded him, chose the name John Paul II. JOHN: Chosen 23 times by popes, most recently in 1958 by Pope John XXIII. John can refer to St. John the Apostle, one of Jesus' 12 apostles and the author of one of the Gospels, or St. John the Baptist, the prophet who baptized Jesus. 'John the XXIII was a pope that no one expected a lot from, but had a colossal impact on the church,' Imperatori-Lee said. 'So that could be a sign of what they want their pontificate to be like.' PAUL: Chosen six times, most recently in 1963 by Paul VI. St. Paul the Apostle spread the teachings of Jesus in the 1st century. PIUS: It is associated with popes known for their traditionalist, anti-reform bent. Pius IX ordered the kidnapping of the Jewish boy Edgardo Mortara in 1858 and raised him Catholic in the Vatican after learning he had been secretly baptized by a housekeeper; Pius X was the early 20th century anti-modernizt who inspired the anti-Vatican II schismatic group, the Society of St. Pius X; Pius XII was the World War II-era pope criticized for not speaking out sufficiently about the Holocaust. 'It is now a name that is hostage to some Catholic groups that can be considered traditionalists,' Regoli said. New directions A new pope is free to choose a name never used before, as Francis did. 'This would open a new season and could mean that his program is not in line with any of his predecessors, so an even more personalized program,' Regoli said. Imperatori-Lee suggested another name that might signal a continuation of Francis' legacy: Ignatius, for the founder of Francis' Jesuit order. 'It would be interesting,' she said. 'We've never had one of those.'
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06-05-2025
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ROME: The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. The announcement 'Habemus Papam' — 'We have a pope' — from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica is followed first by the revelation of the new pontiff's baptismal name, in Latin, followed by his papal name, wrought with meaning. A Pope Francis II would signify continuity with the late pontiff's pastoral legacy and his prioritizing of the marginalized. Francis himself quipped that his successor would be John XXIV, after the progressive Vatican II-era pope. The most popular papal name of the 20th century, Pius, would be a clear signal that a traditionalist is taking back the throne of St. Peter. 'In the deepest recesses of their mind, when they start the conclave, everyone will walk in there with a name in their head,' said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, chair of religious studies at Manhattan University. History of papal names For most of the Catholic Church's first millennium, popes used their given names. The first exception was the 6th century Roman Mercurius, who had been named for a pagan god and chose the more appropriate name of John II. The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of early church bishops out of 'a desire to signify continuity,' said the Rev. Roberto Regoli, a historian at Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University. For many centuries, new popes tended to choose the name of the pope who had elevated them to cardinal. John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16. Only starting in the mid-20th century did new popes begin to choose names signaling the aim of their papacy, Regoli said. 'Even now, as we are waiting for the new pope, the name with which he will present himself will help us to understand the horizon toward which he wants to proceed,' Regoli said. Some names have been out of use for centuries, like Urban or Innocent. 'I don't think anyone will pick Innocent,″ Imperatori-Lee said, given the abuse and other scandals that have rocked the church. 'I don't think that would be the right choice.' Recent names FRANCIS: Pope Francis, elected in 2013, took the name of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his humility, life of poverty and love of all creatures. With it, Francis signaled a papacy focused on those who are often seen as outsiders, including the poor, prisoners and the LGBTQ+ community, while promoting peace, brotherhood and care of the environment. BENEDICT: Last chosen by German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, elected in 2005. Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during World War I and dedicated himself to healing the rifts of war, and to the 6th century St. Benedict, founder of Western monasticism, who helped spread Christianity throughout Europe. One of Benedict XVI's priorities was trying to revive the faith in Europe. 'If we get a Benedict, then we will know that the cardinals chose to see Francis as an anomaly,' Imperatori-Lee said. JOHN PAUL: The papacy's first composite name was chosen by Cardinal Albino Luciani in 1978 to honor Pope John XXIII, who opened the Vatican Council II process that reformed the Catholic Church, and Paul VI, who closed it. The name signaled a commitment to reforms, including sidelining the Latin Mass in favor of local languages and opening to other faiths, most significantly Judaism. John Paul I's papacy lasted just 33 days. Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, who succeeded him, chose the name John Paul II. JOHN: Chosen 23 times by popes, most recently in 1958 by Pope John XXIII. John can refer to St. John the Apostle, one of Jesus' 12 apostles and the author of one of the Gospels, or St. John the Baptist, the prophet who baptized Jesus. 'John the XXIII was a pope that no one expected a lot from, but had a colossal impact on the church,' Imperatori-Lee said. 'So that could be a sign of what they want their pontificate to be like.' PAUL: Chosen six times, most recently in 1963 by Paul VI. St. Paul the Apostle spread the teachings of Jesus in the 1st century. PIUS: It is associated with popes known for their traditionalist, anti-reform bent. Pius IX ordered the kidnapping of the Jewish boy Edgardo Mortara in 1858 and raised him Catholic in the Vatican after learning he had been secretly baptized by a housekeeper; Pius X was the early 20th century anti-modernizt who inspired the anti-Vatican II schismatic group, the Society of St. Pius X; Pius XII was the World War II-era pope criticized for not speaking out sufficiently about the Holocaust. 'It is now a name that is hostage to some Catholic groups that can be considered traditionalists,' Regoli said. New directions A new pope is free to choose a name never used before, as Francis did. 'This would open a new season and could mean that his program is not in line with any of his predecessors, so an even more personalized program,' Regoli said. Imperatori-Lee suggested another name that might signal a continuation of Francis' legacy: Ignatius, for the founder of Francis' Jesuit order. 'It would be interesting,' she said. 'We've never had one of those.'
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
What name the new pope chooses can signal what's ahead
ROME (AP) — The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. The announcement 'Habemus Papam' — 'We have a pope' — from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica is followed first by the revelation of the new pontiff's baptismal name, in Latin, followed by his papal name, wrought with meaning. A Pope Francis II would signify continuity with the late pontiff's pastoral legacy and his prioritizing of the marginalized. Francis himself quipped that his successor would be John XXIV, after the progressive Vatican II-era pope. The most popular papal name of the 20th century, Pius, would be a clear signal that a traditionalist is taking back the throne of St. Peter. 'In the deepest recesses of their mind, when they start the conclave, everyone will walk in there with a name in their head,' said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, chair of religious studies at Manhattan University. History of papal names For most of the Catholic Church's first millennium, popes used their given names. The first exception was the 6th century Roman Mercurius, who had been named for a pagan god and chose the more appropriate name of John II. The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of early church bishops out of 'a desire to signify continuity,' said the Rev. Roberto Regoli, a historian at Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University. For many centuries, new popes tended to choose the name of the pope who had elevated them to cardinal. John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16. Only starting in the mid-20th century did new popes begin to choose names signaling the aim of their papacy, Regoli said. 'Even now, as we are waiting for the new pope, the name with which he will present himself will help us to understand the horizon towards which he wants to proceed,' Regoli said. Some names have been out of use for centuries, like Urban or Innocent. 'I don't think anyone will pick Innocent,″ Imperatori-Lee said, given the abuse and other scandals that have rocked the church. 'I don't think that would be the right choice.' Recent names FRANCIS: Pope Francis, elected in 2013, took the name of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his humility, life of poverty and love of all creatures. With it, Francis signaled a papacy focused on those who are often seen as outsiders, including the poor, prisoners and the LGBTQ+ community, while promoting peace, brotherhood and care of the environment. BENEDICT: Last chosen by German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, elected in 2005. Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during World War I and dedicated himself to healing the rifts of war, and to the 6th century St. Benedict, founder of Western monasticism, who helped spread Christianity throughout Europe. One of Benedict XVI's priorities was trying to revive the faith in Europe. 'If we get a Benedict, then we will know that the cardinals chose to see Francis as an anomaly,' Imperatori-Lee said. JOHN PAUL: The papacy's first composite name was chosen by Cardinal Albino Luciani in 1978 to honor Pope John XXIII, who opened the Vatican Council II process that reformed the Catholic Church, and Paul VI, who closed it. The name signaled a commitment to reforms, including sidelining the Latin Mass in favor of local languages and opening to other faiths, most significantly Judaism. John Paul I's papacy lasted just 33 days. Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, who succeeded him, chose the name John Paul II. JOHN: Chosen 23 times by popes, most recently in 1958 by Pope John XXIII. John can refer to St. John the Apostle, one of Jesus' 12 apostles and the author of one of the Gospels, or St. John the Baptist, the prophet who baptized Jesus. 'John the XXIII was a pope that no one expected a lot from, but had a colossal impact on the church,' Imperatori-Lee said. 'So that could be a sign of what they want their pontificate to be like.' PAUL: Chosen six times, most recently in 1963 by Paul VI. St. Paul the Apostle spread the teachings of Jesus in the 1st century. PIUS: It is associated with popes known for their traditionalist, anti-reform bent. Pius IX ordered the kidnapping of the Jewish boy Edgardo Mortara in 1858 and raised him Catholic in the Vatican after learning he had been secretly baptized by a housekeeper; Pius X was the early 20th century anti-modernist who inspired the anti-Vatican II schismatic group, the Society of St. Pius X; Pius XII was the World War II-era pope criticized for not speaking out sufficiently about the Holocaust. 'It is now a name that is hostage to some Catholic groups that can be considered traditionalists,' Regoli said. Sundays Kevin Rollason's Sunday newsletter honouring and remembering lives well-lived in Manitoba. New directions A new pope is free to choose a name never used before, as Francis did. 'This would open a new season and could mean that his program is not in line with any of his predecessors, so an even more personalized program,' Regoli said. Imperatori-Lee suggested another name that might signal a continuation of Francis' legacy: Ignatius, for the founder of Francis' Jesuit order. 'It would be interesting,' she said. 'We've never had one of those.'
Arab News
06-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
What name the new pope chooses can signal what's ahead
ROME: The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. The announcement 'Habemus Papam' — 'We have a pope' — from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica is followed first by the revelation of the new pontiff's baptismal name, in Latin, followed by his papal name, wrought with meaning. A Pope Francis II would signify continuity with the late pontiff's pastoral legacy and his prioritizing of the marginalized. Francis himself quipped that his successor would be John XXIV, after the progressive Vatican II-era pope. The most popular papal name of the 20th century, Pius, would be a clear signal that a traditionalist is taking back the throne of St. Peter. 'In the deepest recesses of their mind, when they start the conclave, everyone will walk in there with a name in their head,' said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, chair of religious studies at Manhattan University. History of papal names For most of the Catholic Church's first millennium, popes used their given names. The first exception was the 6th century Roman Mercurius, who had been named for a pagan god and chose the more appropriate name of John II. The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of early church bishops out of 'a desire to signify continuity,' said the Rev. Roberto Regoli, a historian at Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University. For many centuries, new popes tended to choose the name of the pope who had elevated them to cardinal. John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16. Only starting in the mid-20th century did new popes begin to choose names signaling the aim of their papacy, Regoli said. 'Even now, as we are waiting for the new pope, the name with which he will present himself will help us to understand the horizon toward which he wants to proceed,' Regoli said. Some names have been out of use for centuries, like Urban or Innocent. 'I don't think anyone will pick Innocent,″ Imperatori-Lee said, given the abuse and other scandals that have rocked the church. 'I don't think that would be the right choice.' Recent names FRANCIS: Pope Francis, elected in 2013, took the name of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his humility, life of poverty and love of all creatures. With it, Francis signaled a papacy focused on those who are often seen as outsiders, including the poor, prisoners and the LGBTQ+ community, while promoting peace, brotherhood and care of the environment. BENEDICT: Last chosen by German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, elected in 2005. Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during World War I and dedicated himself to healing the rifts of war, and to the 6th century St. Benedict, founder of Western monasticism, who helped spread Christianity throughout Europe. One of Benedict XVI's priorities was trying to revive the faith in Europe. 'If we get a Benedict, then we will know that the cardinals chose to see Francis as an anomaly,' Imperatori-Lee said. JOHN PAUL: The papacy's first composite name was chosen by Cardinal Albino Luciani in 1978 to honor Pope John XXIII, who opened the Vatican Council II process that reformed the Catholic Church, and Paul VI, who closed it. The name signaled a commitment to reforms, including sidelining the Latin Mass in favor of local languages and opening to other faiths, most significantly Judaism. John Paul I's papacy lasted just 33 days. Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, who succeeded him, chose the name John Paul II. JOHN: Chosen 23 times by popes, most recently in 1958 by Pope John XXIII. John can refer to St. John the Apostle, one of Jesus' 12 apostles and the author of one of the Gospels, or St. John the Baptist, the prophet who baptized Jesus. 'John the XXIII was a pope that no one expected a lot from, but had a colossal impact on the church,' Imperatori-Lee said. 'So that could be a sign of what they want their pontificate to be like.' PAUL: Chosen six times, most recently in 1963 by Paul VI. St. Paul the Apostle spread the teachings of Jesus in the 1st century. PIUS: It is associated with popes known for their traditionalist, anti-reform bent. Pius IX ordered the kidnapping of the Jewish boy Edgardo Mortara in 1858 and raised him Catholic in the Vatican after learning he had been secretly baptized by a housekeeper; Pius X was the early 20th century anti-modernizt who inspired the anti-Vatican II schismatic group, the Society of St. Pius X; Pius XII was the World War II-era pope criticized for not speaking out sufficiently about the Holocaust. 'It is now a name that is hostage to some Catholic groups that can be considered traditionalists,' Regoli said. New directions A new pope is free to choose a name never used before, as Francis did. 'This would open a new season and could mean that his program is not in line with any of his predecessors, so an even more personalized program,' Regoli said. Imperatori-Lee suggested another name that might signal a continuation of Francis' legacy: Ignatius, for the founder of Francis' Jesuit order. 'It would be interesting,' she said. 'We've never had one of those.'
