In nomine Patris

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In the last 250 years, there have only been seven names used by the Popes (eight if you count the composite “John Paul”):

Clement, John, Benedict, Pius, Gregory, Paul, Leo

I wonder why this is. Any thoughts?

[Corrected to include Clement, thanks to Fr Stainbrook.]

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In nomine Patris

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In the last 250 years, there have only been seven names used by the Popes (eight if you count the composite “John Paul”):

Clement, John, Benedict, Pius, Gregory, Paul, Leo

I wonder why this is. Any thoughts?

[Corrected to include Clement, thanks to Fr Stainbrook.]

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Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Comments Policy: I reserve the right to delete comments that are offensive or off-topic. If your comment contains a hyperlink to another site, your comment automatically goes into "Comments Purgatory" where it waits for release by way of moderation.