This pope is the 14th to choose the name Leo, which is now tied as the fourth-most popular papal name. The most popular are John (21), Gregory (16), Benedict (15), and Clement (14), according to ...

Leo is now tied for the fourth most common name chosen by popes, along with Clement. Only John, Gregory and Benedict have proven more popular. But we haven’t had a Pope Leo in more than a century.

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a ...

The three names to be chosen more often are John (21), Benedict (17) and Gregory (16). Start the day smarter ... His 25-year reign is the fourth-longest of the 266 men to serve as pope before Leo ...

The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.

Leo is tied as the fourth most common papal name, alongside Clement. The most common papal name is John, followed by Gregory and Benedict. Although there has been a Pope John XXIII, there have ...

Gregory X was elected only after Viterbo residents ... Benedict XVI won in 2005 on the fourth and Pope Pius XII won on the third in 1939. When was the first conclave held in the Sistine Chapel?

Leo is now tied for the fourth most common name chosen by popes, along with Clement. Only John, Gregory and Benedict have proven more popular. Related video above: Expert discusses historic election ...