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Did Vassels choose the pope?
no
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.
May a new pope choose the the name Peter?
A new Pope may choose whatever name he pleases. I don't think this is usually done out of respect for the first Pope.
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.
Who is the future pope?
We will not know until the current pope dies and the Cardinals choose a new pope in a secret conclave.
Do popes choose names from a list?
No, they do not choose from a list. They may choose a name of a previous pope or choose a new name such as Pope John Paul I did.
Does the pope listen to confessions?
The pope is not allowed to listen to confessions. However, they are allowed to go to confession, if they choose to.
Why was the new Roman emperor concerned his crowning by the pope?
He did not want people to think the pope had the power to choose who was emperor.
Why was the new Roman Emperor concern about his crowning by the pope?
He did not want people to think the pope had the power to choose who was emperor.
What full name did Joseph alois ratzinger choose when he became pope?
His name as pope is just Benedict XVI. Popes do not have last names when they become pope.
Why are only Cardinals allowed to choose the Pope?
Roman Catholic AnswerTechnically God chooses the Pope working through his instruments, the Cardinals. They are the electors of the Pope as that is their job, that is why they are Cardinals to begin with.
Why was Charlemagne concerned when the pope crowned him the new Roman emperor?
Charlemagne did not want people to think the pope had the power to choose who was emperor.
