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Benedict is the name used by 15 popes. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and not counted as a legitimate pope.

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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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