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Why do popes have names like Pius or apostolic names is it possible there will ever be a pope Billy-Bob?
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∙ 14y ago
Mostly, the new pope should choose his name from the old name pope. The Cardinal and Bishop would not agree if that would be the case.
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∙ 14y ago
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How many popes make up the apostolic succession?
Currently (2013) 266 popes make up the line of popes back to Saint Peter.
What is a Catholic Church when the popes and bishops trace back their leadership to the apostles?
The term is apostolic.
What are the real names of previous popes?
There have been 266 popes, too many names to list here. For a complete list of these popes as well as their real names, click on this link.
Are there popes that are not named?
No, the Church has had 266 popes (as of 2013) and all have had names.
What were the popes' names before they became popes?
The list is too large to publish here so click here for where you can find a list of all the popes and their birth names.
What are the names of the popes in Singapore?
There are no popes in Singapore, only Pope Francis in Rome.
What are the popes' names and where are they from?
For a complete list of all the popes and their birth places, click here.
How many popes are of French origin?
There have been 17 popes of French origin. For their names click here.
Where is there info on the popes?
Click on this linkfor a complete list of all popes. You can click on the individual names for a biography of each pope.
What are the names of all popes starting with letter v?
they are all sluts
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" ||}
Where do pope live?
Popes normally reside in the Papal Apartments of the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican but Pope Francis has chosen to live in a small apartment in Casa Santa Marta of the Vatican.
