Leo is now tied as the fourth most common name chosen by the popes, along with Clemente. Only John, Gregory and Bento were more popular.
But we have not been a lion pope for over a century.
The last Pope Leo was Leo XIII, who was born in Rome occupied by the French in 1810. He served as Pope of 1878 until his death in 1903, making his 25 -year -old the longest room in church history.
Leo XIII is remembered as a Pope of Catholic Social Doctrine. He wrote a famous open letter in 1891, reflecting on the technological changes caused by the Industrial Revolution and its impact on workers.
When choosing to relive the name, Leo XIV may be signaling the priorities for his papacy.
The first Pope Leo, who served in the 5th century, is known as “Leo, the Great,” and is remembered for persuading Attila, Huno, to interrupt his invasion and spare the Roman Empire from destruction.
The meeting was registered in a painting by Rafael, now exhibited at the Vatican Apostolic Palace, where the 133 voting cardinals-including Robert Prevost, now Leo XIV-passed as they went to the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (6) for the beginning of the conclave.
The name derives from Latin to “lion”, suggesting strength and courage.
In his speech on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo XIV said that the Church can still hear “the weak but always brave voice of Pope Francis,” his predecessor.
This content was originally published in what can the choice of the lion name say about the new Pope? on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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