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Chris’ List: Most popular pope names

10:43 AM on 02/13/2013
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With the new pope expected to be chosen next month, we thought it fitting to look back at the most popular names of past pontiffs:

  • 5. Leo
  • 4. Clement
  • Tied: Benedict and Gregory
  • 1. John
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