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Why Does the Pope Change His Name? A Look at the Respectful Tradition
According to ABC News, a pope changes his name as tradition. The decision comes ... Such was the case with Benedict XVI – it was speculated that he chose the name because he wished to emulate ...
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Pope Francis was meant to modernize church, but tradition is what’s needed now
and when the College of Cardinals chose Argentina’s Jorge Maria Bergoglio as successor to the retiring Pope Benedict XVI, they made a guess about where the world was going. They proved to be wrong.
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While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam'
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced ... The ministry of the great patriarchs is always for life. And historical tradition is important.” Get the latest news ...
What does the papal name Leo mean? The history behind the new pope’s name.
Pope Leo XIV says he chose the name in honor of Leo XIII, connecting his predecessor’s focus on workers during the industrial ...
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Electing a new pope: What happens next and what is a papal conclave?
with the current procedure a combination of ancient traditions and modern updates as recent as 2013, reflecting changes instituted by Pope Benedict XVI. Even so, the essential ritual has remained ...