How does the pope choose his name?

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Sometimes people change their names when they get a special job! Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, meaning “rock,” because Peter was the rock Jesus built his Church on. When someone becomes pope, they pick a new name too, showing they’re ready for a big mission to help the Church. It's like getting a new superhero name for a new adventure!

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I thought I would include some pope name fun facts:

1. Most Popular Pope Name: The most commonly chosen papal name is John, used by 21 popes.

2. First Name Traditions: No pope has chosen the name Peter since the first Pope, Saint Peter. Out of respect for the Apostle Peter, the title "Pope Peter II" has been avoided.

3. Double Names: Only two popes have used a double name: John Paul, chosen by John Paul I in 1978 to honor his predecessors, John XXIII and Paul VI. His successor, John Paul II, continued the tradition.

4. Unique Names: Several popes have selected names that have only been used once, such as Lando (913-914), Hyginus (136-142), and Linus (67-76).

5. Birth Name: Pope Marcellus II (1555) was the last pope to keep his birth name when elected. After him, popes began adopting new names upon their election.

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