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Why was his name Pope Pius XII?
Because that was the name he chose when he was elected as pope.
What is the Catholic pope's name?
Popes are not elected on a yearly basis. Once elected, they remain as pope until they die or resign. The current pope, elected on March 13, 2013, is Pope Francis.
What is the name of the Pope worldwide?
The current (2014) pope, elected in 2013 is Pope Francis.
What is the name of the new pope for 2013?
Pope Francis, elected on March 13, 2013.
Will the pope keep his name?
The newly elected pope can choose to use his birth name or he may choose to use a regnal name.
How old was Pope Francis when he was elected Pope?
He was elected pope at the age of 76.
Why is Pope Benedict called Pope Benedict even though it is not his real name?
Pope Benedict was able to choose a new name when he was elected Pope. Popes usually choose the name of a saint they admire.
How is the pope elected PowerPoint?
No, the pope is elected with paper ballots.
What was the name of the pope in 1054?
Pope Leo IX was pope until April 19 of that year when he died. The next pope was not elected until the following year.
What year was Pope Benedict elected as pope?
He was elected in 2005 as pope on the 4th ballot of the conclave.
Which pope was elected 1963?
Pope Paul VI was elected to replace Pope John XXIII.
When did Pope John Paul change his name?
Pope John Paul "Changed his name" just before the end of the Conclave of 1978, just after the Cardinals elected him pope and he accepted election. The cardinal from then on is the new pope, and the new pope, by his papal name.
