The pair wanted to name the kitten Ian, but after finding out she's a girl, decided to name her Stormie instead. Officer Rose Angelakopoulos and Reserve Officer Barry Moskowitz (pictured ...

Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with centuries of Catholic history and dissected for its many layers of meaning.

The name a new pope chooses is often the first clue to his priorities. While early popes used their given names, the tradition of adopting a new one began in the 6th century and became widespread ...

The new pope’s name, as well as his baptismal names, will be translated into Latin in the announcement but his former surname will remain in his native language. For example, when Pope Francis ...