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What is the birth name of Gerbert Rappaport?
Gerbert Rappaport's birth name is Rappaport, Herbert.
What is the birth name of Erik Silvester?
Erik Silvester's birth name is Erik Herschmann.
Why did they change the Pope's name?
"They" did not change the name of the new pope, When elected, the new pope has the choice of keeping his Christian name or choosing a regnal name that he wishes to be known as while serving. When Christ named Simon as the first pope he changed his name to Peter. After Peter, the next pope to choose a new name was Pope John II who was elected in the year 533. His given name was Mercurius and he did not think it proper for a Catholic pope to be named for a pagan Roman god - Mercury.
How did Pope Valentine get his name?
At the time of Pope Valentine, popes did not change their name. He received the name Valentine from his parents.
Why do popes have to change their name?
A pope does not have to change his name but most do. It is symbolic of Jesus changing the name of Simon to Peter at the time he named him as leader of his Church and the first pope.
Can the pope keep his own name?
Yes, he is not required to change his name.
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.
What is the birth name of William Sylvester?
William Sylvester's birth name is William R. Silvester.
Why did Pope Benedict XVI have to change his name?
He didn't have to change his name. He could have kept his birth name but it has been the custom for well over 1000 years to take on a new name at election. Remember, Christ changed Simon's name to Peter when he appointed him as the first pope.
How do they choose a new name for the pope?
A person who is elected pope (Bishop of Rome) does not have to change his name, but many have done so. It is his decision, and the new name is normally announced to the cardinals when he accepts election.
Who was the first pope to change his name?
Pope John II who reigned from 533-535 was the first pope to change his name. His birth name was Mercurius, the name of a Roman god. That name did not seem appropriate for the leader of the Catholic Church.
Name a cartoon character that starts with s?
Silvester? Snoopy? Any various collection of Sarahs?
