The Daily Question

Up to and including Pope Benedict XVI,
which name was used by more popes than any other?


1. John
2. Benedict
3. Gregory
4. Clement

Your answer was: John
You are correct!!

Answer: According to the official list just after Pope Benedict XVI's election, the name John has been used by 23 popes, Benedict and Gregory by 16, and Clement by 14.

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'Most Common Names Chosen by Popes'