Pope Elected

[Dryden]

still no one has answered my question.... have there been 15 other Pope Benedicts? If so that name really isn't doing so well is it?

Yes. Pontiffs select their regnal name based on the ideology of the previous popes -- e.g. who does the current pope want to be most closely associated with. In this case, the last reigning Pope Benedict (Pope Benedict XV -- duh!) held the title from 1914–22, the period of World War I when Pope Benedict XV's policies included strict neutrality, charity towards war victims, and an effort to mediate peace. Pope Benedict XIV's legacy was reeducating Catholic priests and modernizing the church. I think the histories of both previous Pope Benedicts is fitting with the issues the first 21st century pope will be required to address.

Given Pope John Paul II's reputation, popularity and the devotion from a quarter-century of Roman Catholics who have known no other pope, the name John Paul III likely won't even be considered for at least another one-hudred years.

The selection of a regnal name really isn't all too different from American politicians selecting a political party, or in the case of not finding one that works, making up a brand new one of their own.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

Will the new Pope meet academic admission requirements? After all, he do go to a Catholic school..

 

[Dryden]

Wow ... somebody has already updated Wikipedia!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Benedict

 

[BB73]

still no one has answered my question.... have there been 15 other Pope Benedicts? If so that name really isn't doing so well is it?

Here ya' go, SIMV. Very popular papal name in the 900's and 1000's. The one that's "Blessed" is on his way to being a saint, but not there yet. And there have been 23 Pope Johns.

http://users.cybercity.dk/~dko12530/listpopes.htm

<SMALL>St. Peter (32-67)</SMALL>​

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</SMALL>

<SMALL>Benedict I (575-79)
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St. Benedict II (684-85)
</SMALL><SMALL></SMALL>​

<SMALL>Benedict III (855-58)
</SMALL><SMALL></SMALL>​

<SMALL>Benedict IV (900-03)

Benedict V (964)

Benedict VI (973-74)

Benedict VII (974-83)
</SMALL><SMALL>
Benedict VIII (1012-24)

Benedict IX (1032-45)

Benedict IX (1045)

Benedict X (1047-48)
</SMALL><SMALL>
Blessed Benedict XI (1303-04)

Benedict XII (1334-42)
</SMALL><SMALL></SMALL>​

<SMALL>Benedict XIII (1724-30)

Benedict XIV (1740-58)
</SMALL><SMALL>
Benedict XV (1914-22)

</SMALL><SMALL>Benedict XVI(2005--)</SMALL>​

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[NJ-Buckeye]

More names for the new Pope

PapaRatzi

The German Shephard

 

[bluechillj]

The Pope meets the serpent

Check out the look on the Pope's face in the 2nd picture

The Pope meets the serpent ... and the koala and the parrot| News | This is London

 

[FCollinsBuckeye]

Why was Alan banned again?

 

[LoKyBuckeye]

Why was Alan banned again?

once he was baptized by JT he became to elite for even this site (which says a lot).

 

[BayBuck]

bump

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2013/02/11/pope-benedict-to-resign.html

I'm pulling for a Pope Urban next.

 

[buckeyegrad]

once he was baptized by JT he became to elite for even this site (which says a lot).

Should be "too elite".

No wonder we were not considered worthy enough.

 

[buckeyegrad]

Benedict XVI?????

Holy Crap!! (pun not intended)

There was some talk about the prophesies of Malachy when John Paul II died. The second to last pope was called Gloria olivæ by Malachy! Now read the following commentary about this prediction:

http://www.bibleprobe.com/last10popes.htm

Will the next Pope be Peter II? Will he be the last one?

From the Papal Prophecy of Malachy:

In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Petrus Romanus, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations; after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End.

 

[buckeyegrad]

If not Peter II, will the next Pope be Peter Turkson?

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-...e-to-be-next-pope-after-benedict-resigns.html

Cardinals from Canada, Nigeria and Ghana are among the leading candidates to succeed Benedict XVI as pope, according to bookmakers' odds. Nigeria's Francis Arinze, 80, is the 2-1 favorite at London-based William Hill Plc, meaning a 1-euro ($1.34) winning wager would return a 2-euro profit. Peter Turkson, 64, of Ghana is second favorite at 5-2. At Paddy Power Plc, Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, 68, is the 5-2 frontrunner, while Turkson is 3-1 and Arinze is 7-2.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

Nigeria's Francis Arinze, 80, is the 2-1 favorite at London-based William Hill Plc

Why would they select a guy who's already 80 years old?

 

[buckeyegrad]

Why would they select a guy who's already 80 years old?

There's been a fight brewing between conservative and progressive leaders for some time now in Vatican. There is fear from both sides that a younger Pope (someone in their late 50s or early 60s) who could end up holding the seat for 20+ years would be able to sway teachings and policy enough to give victory to one side over the other. And neither side is convinced they are strong enough to be the one who would come out the winner.

Selecting an older individual...just as they did with Benedict XVI...is a way to avoid, or at least delay, that damaging fight by kicking the can down the road.

 

[Taosman]

There's been a fight brewing between conservative and progressive leaders for some time now in Vatican. There is fear from both sides that a younger Pope (someone in their late 50s or early 60s) who could end up holding the seat for 20+ years would be able to sway teachings and policy enough to give victory to one side over the other. And neither side is convinced they are strong enough to be the one who would come out the winner.

Selecting an older individual...just as they did with Benedict XVI...is a way to avoid, or at least delay, that damaging fight by kicking the can down the road.

The "fight" between conservatives and progressives has been going on for several decades now, with conservatives losing. The Church has been losing members for decades and has tried everything(remember the "Folk Mass"? making of more Saints?). They are desperate to show the world they are still relevant.