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He chose the name to honor both St. Benedict as well as Pope Benedict XV. He held both in high esteem.
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What is the pope's papal name?
The current (2011) pope is Pope Benedict XVI.
What date is Pope Benedict XVI's anniversary?
The anniversary of his papal election is April 19.
Will Pope Benedict XVI's ring be destroyed?
Yes. Whenever a pope dies or resigns the papal ring and papal seals are destroyed.
What will Pope Benedict XVI's title and name be when he retires?
His title and name will be Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
What will Pope Benedict XVI be known after his resignation?
Pope Benedict XVI, following his resignation will be considered a Pope emeritus, or Roman pontiff emeritus, he will also continue to be known by his papal title of Benedict XVI and he will continue to be addressed as "Your Holiness" Benedict XVI "Emeritus" is a Latin word meaning "retired", from the verb "emereri" - to earn one's discharge by service.
What is the Pope Benedict XVI new current name?
He is known as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
What is Pope Benedict's birth name?
Popes do not choose a surname when elected to the papacy. Before elected, though, Benedict XVI's name was Joseph Ratzinger.
What is the name of the famous journal Pope Benedict XVI founded?
Pope Benedict XVI founded the Communino.
What is Pope Benedict XVI's actual name?
Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Alois Ratzinger
Why is he now Pope Benedict XVI?
Actually, he is now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
What was the name of Pope Benedict XVI's father?
Josef Ratzinger, Senior, was the father of Pope Benedict XVI.
How many popes have had the name Pope Benedict before Pope Benedict XVI?
Prior to Benedict XVI there were 14 other popes with that name. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and does not count.
