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I'm not sure on the years but the last five popes are, in order, Benedict XVI, John Paul II, John Paul I, Paul VI, John XXIII.
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What are the real names of previous popes?
There have been 266 popes, too many names to list here. For a complete list of these popes as well as their real names, click on this link.
What were the popes' names before they became popes?
The list is too large to publish here so click here for where you can find a list of all the popes and their birth names.
What are the popes' names and where are they from?
For a complete list of all the popes and their birth places, click here.
Do popes have a list of names to pick?
There is no list of names. A pope can choose any name he wishes and even keep his birth name.
Where is there info on the popes?
Click on this linkfor a complete list of all popes. You can click on the individual names for a biography of each pope.
Why can't there be an official list of popes' names?
There are lists of the popes available. However, there is some confusion with some of the earliest popes and their positions on the list. No official record of their papacies remain and historians can only make an educated guess as to what sequence is correct.
How are popes named?
The newly elected pope chooses what name he wishes to be known by during his reign. He does not have to choose a new name. He is free to use is Baptismal name.
Who was Saint Malachi?
Saint Malachi was an Irish saint and Archbishop of Armagh in the 12th century. He is known for his prophecies, which include a list of popes leading up to the "end of the world." He is also revered for his holiness and devotion to caring for the poor and sick.
Where did Pope St Hyginus live?
A:We know almost nothing about Pope Hyginus other than uncertain traditions. He is included in Ireneus' list of popes, but the same list includes first-century popes who probably never existed. It is also possible that Pope St. Hyginus did not exist, but if he did he would have lived in Rome.
Was there any married catholic popes?
See the link below for a list of all married or sexually active popes.
What are the names of the popes who have led the Church in the twentieth century so far?
The following is a list of popes who have served the Church during the twentieth century: * Leo XIII (1878-1903) * St. Pius X (1903-14) * Benedict XV (1914-22) * Pius XI (1922-39) * Pius XII (1939-58) * Blessed John XXIII (1958-63) * Paul VI (1963-78) * John Paul I (1978) * John Paul II (1978-2005) * Benedict XVI (2005-present)
List of 14th century Italian last names?
I think you should be less lazy and look it up on your own
