Love in practice is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams.
The last pope before John Paul I to use a new papal name was Pope Lando in 913. They say he was also the last pope to use his given name as his papal name. [See comments–ed.] There has been no Pope Chewbacca.
On the radio I heard the morning DJs joke that the new pope could have chosen any name for his papacy, even Cletus. Little did they know that the third pope ever was Pope St. Cletus.
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Cardinal Ratzinger, who holds the office colloquially known as Grand Inquisitor, has his own unofficial fan club. They have merchandise for sale.
My online papist friend Victor Morton wrote this obituary of
John Paul II for his Moonie-owned newspaper, the Washington Times.
My online papist friend Victor Morton wrote this obituary of
John Paul II for his newspaper, the Washington Times.
Perhaps John Paul Jones will convert, be elected, and not have to change his name. We could have the rockinest papacy ever.
Catholic-Hierarchy is an interesting website where you can find detailed history about all the different dioceses and historical bishops and such.