The name of the Pope, the “birth certificate” for the new Pope

Amero Lomonaco – Vatican City

“If I don’t go, it is certain that Juan twenty -fourth will go.” With these words, Pope Francis responded on September 4, 2023, in A press conference during the return trip from Mongolia To a journalistic issue about the possibility of a Royal trip to Vietnam. Is Giovanni the name chosen by the next Pope? Francisco’s words may be confirmed through the imminent page of the Church’s history is about to open up with Conclave, but it cannot be created before the elections: it is a personal decision that will take the new successor of Peter.

How do you want them to call you?

Choosing the Pope has its main way on the side. Two questions, after Saleh’s vote, precedes the papal clothes for the new Roma Bishop for the first time: Acceptance, election to you, can the ecclesiastical to be made at the top of the ink? Do you accept your ecclesiastical choice as the High Pope? ¿ What is the name you would like to be called? (How do you want them to call you?) If the choice is accepted, many believers will hear Protodo to pronounce these Latin words that will resonate all over the world: ” You have a great joy, we have the Pope! The most prominent and wonderful master … whose name was placed. “ . Bring you great joy: We have the Pope! A very prominent and cruel Lord … who gave himself a name … “These words usually governs the central hostels of Basilica San Pedro. The name of the new Pope is still the first word registered in the mind not only for Christians.

New name

In the form of advertising, known as the expression.We have the Pope Speech of the word Sleep One of the basic elements that distinguish a person’s identity – is a crucial moment, which precedes “birth”, to choose a new identity. It is the moment when the crowd, which is attracted by white smoke to Plaza de San Pedro, is about to know the name chosen by the new Pope. The papal name is traditionally pronounced in one of the Latin or genetic rules or accusations, but also in nominal, and may be followed by an arrangement. For example, if the new Pope decides to be called Francis As her predecessor, in this case, the name of Pope 267 will be the name of Pope Francis II.

The most used names and those that have never been chosen

The tradition of changing the name after choosing the papal throne has become customary over the centuries. It is associated with the origins of the history of the church. Pedro is the name of the first Pope. “You are Peter and on this stone I will build my church,” Jesus told one of his messengers who was actually called Simon. The name of the baptism is replaced with a row, almost to highlight the “second birth” called the Bishop of Rome after its choice. Among the most used names by the Pope after choosing the names of Pio, Gregorio, Juan, Benedict, the innocent, Leon and Clenement. The list of Pope’s names, among others, includes the names of Jose, Santiago, Andres and Lucas. No back has been chosen, yet, to be called Pedro as the first Pontif.

The name of the saints and messengers

The papal name is united in many cases to the saints of the saints, and the characteristics of the Apostles. Pablo VI, for example, motivated this choice with the following words: “Pablo”, Pope Montini said during which he said Sermon on June 30, 1963 – It is the Apostle who loved Christ in a higher way, who wanted and struggled to bring the Gospel of Christ to all the peoples, who presented his life for the love of Christ. Pontificate is a chain, a series of names. Pope Joseph Ratzinger said in A general hearing on April 27, 2005 – To perfectly reconnect with Pontif Benedict XV, the council, which directed the church in a period of craftsmanship because of the First World War … Pordek also raises the extraordinary character of “San Benito de Persia”. Pope Bergolio chose a name that none of his predecessors used. In a hearing with media representatives on March 16, 2013 Pope Francis explained his choice of these words: “The name came to the heart: Francisco de Assis.” For me is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation. “

Emotional motives

The name choice is also associated with emotional motives. Vocabulary John. Our name is sweet for our father … my name will be Juan. This name, “Juan Twenty -third is clearer in a speech October 28, 1958 Although before Petrino – we find it sweet because it is the name of our father, it is a bid for us because it is the title of the modest parish where I received baptism: it is the official name of the endless cathedrals, distributed throughout the world, and the first sacred church to another.

Double name

The name is also linked to some unusual elections: in two thousand years of church’s history, it was Pope John Paul who, for the first time, chose a double name. “I don’t even have Heart wisdom From Pope John, and the preparation and culture of Pope Paul, “He said in ángelus on August 27, 1978 “But I am in place, I must try to serve the church.” Some of the Pope chose their predecessor’s name. John Paul II, for example, inherited Pope Lucian. “The New Pope”, the Pope Westlet said in A general hearing on August 22, 1979 “Choose two names: John Paul II. I remember that moment well, when he expressed in the Sistine Church his will: “I want to carry the names of Juan and Babo.” This decision was convincing eloquence. Personally, it seemed to be an attractive decision. ”

Pope’s name 267

These days preceded at the beginning of Konkalf, hypotheses can only be made around the name of the twenty -sixth Pope in the history of the Church. Some of its predecessors are supposed to be the saint’s saint. It may be a name already used several times in the history of the church. It can also be a name that has not been chosen yet. Certainly what the new Bishop of Rome will choose is the name of the new deputy of Christ, who will be included in a series of names, teachings and ministries. Ink, as the ideological constitution remembers the Church Lumin Gentium It is “a permanent, visual and higher source of the unit of both bishops and many believers.” Also through the name of the Pope, you can read and realize the universality of the Church, spread all over the Earth and associated with Peter’s successor. The name of the new Pope, along with his education, will be a compass that directs the path of God at this complex moment in history.