Pope Leo XIV says he chose the name in honor of Leo XIII, connecting his predecessor’s focus on workers during the industrial ...

The first conclave to feature regular daily voting was held in Arezzo, Tuscany, resulting in the 1276 election of Pope Innocent V. The secret written ballot was introduced by Gregory XV in 1621 ...

In the past, popes have most frequently chosen names such as Pius, Gregory, John, Benedict, Innocent, Leo, and Clement. It is possible that the new pope will ... to Benedict XV, who led the ...

John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory ... elected in 2005. Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during ...

But there is higher anticipation for Thursday’s proceedings, as the past two pontiffs were chosen on Day 2 of the conclave: Pope Francis ... common choices include Gregory (16), Benedict ...

Cardinal Robert Prévost, 69, was elected pope just after noon CT. This marks the first pope from the United States. Prévost will go by the papal name Pope Leo XIV. White smoke was seen above the ...

When Robert Francis Prevost stepped out on the balcony as Pope Leo XIV, he reintroduced himself to the world. But how did he choose his regnal name? “There are very few rules for the man at the ...

Because of the antipopes, there are 21 Johns, but no Pope John XX, and eight Bonifaces but no Pope Boniface VII. John and Gregory are the ... Pointing to Benedict XV, who had guided the church ...