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The most common name used by popes is John. There have been 23 popes named John. That is followed by Gregory with 16. Benedict has been used by 15 popes. There was no legitimate Pope Benedict X. He as an anti pope.
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What name has been shared by the most popes?
The top three names which has been shared by most of the popes is as follows:1. John - 21 times2. Gregory - 15 times3. Benedict - 15 timesYou might wonder we have Benedict XVI as the current pope then how come the name was shared only 15 times. The reason for this being Benedict X was proclaimed as an anitpope. Do to a mixup in numbering there was never a Pope John XX.
What was the name taken by 13 popes?
Most popes wore name John , but to appropriately answer ur question... These 2 names were used 13 times: InnocentandLeo{| ! style="text-align: left" ||! style="text-align: left" ||}
What country have most of the Popes come from?
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
What is the name most frequently adopted by the popes?
There have been 23 popes named John, and two more who used John Paul.
Why are most popes gay?
Most popes are not homosexual.AnswerMost sexually active popes have been heterosexual, with relatively few popes known for certain to have been non-celibate homosexual or bisexual people. However it is claimed that a few more have been celibate but of homosexual orientation.
What nationality have most popes been?
Italian
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
What has been the most popular nationality of all the popes?
Italian
Why are most of the popes from Canada?
There has never been a pope from Canada.
What is the most popular pope's name?
There have been 23 popes named John, the most popular name by far.The most popular name historically chosen by the popes is John. No less than 23 popes have taken the papal office under this name.
What is the most used name for the pope?
The name John has been used by 23 popes.
What is the meaning of the Roman numeral after the names of popes?
In most cases it serves to indicate the number of popes who have taken that name. Benedict XVI means that there were 15 popes prior to the present one who have taken the name Benedict. Given the long history of the church and the vagaries of human history (to say nothing of the controversial anti-popes) the numbers are not always accurate. If I am not mistaken, the popes named John have not been accurately counted. There may be others. But there is really no significance beyond that; it's just a way to tell them apart.
