In his own words: "Filled with sentiments of awe and Thanksgiving, I wish to speak of why I chose the name Benedict. Firstly, I remember Pope Benedict XV, that courageous prophet of peace, who guided the Church through turbulent times of war. In his footsteps I place my ministry in the service of reconciliation and harmony between peoples. Additionally, I recall Saint Benedict of Nursia, co-patron of Europe, whose life evokes the Christian roots of Europe. I ask him to help us all to hold firm to the centrality of Christ in our Christian life: May Christ always take first place in our thoughts and actions!"
Pope Francis is the first jesuit to be elected as pope, the first pope from the America's and the first pope in many centuries who is not from Europe.
Sarah Bosmans-Benedicts died in 1949.
Sarah Bosmans-Benedicts was born in 1861.
The Black Pope's birth name is Shelly Pope.
St. Benedicts Harps GAC was created in 1983.
Since Pope Francis is the first and only pope by that name, there is no need for a number after his name. If a pope in the future also decides to take the name Francis, he will become Pope Francis II and then the original Pope Francis will become Pope Francis I.
Pope Urban chose the name upon his election as pope.
If you are referring to Pope Francis, his name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Alece Pope's birth name is Charlotte Alece Pope.
Cassadee Pope's birth name is Cassadee Blake Pope.
Dennis Pope's birth name is Dennis Allen Pope.
Eddie Pope's birth name is George Edward Pope.