Pope Names, Meanings, and their History

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Benedict (BEN-a-dikt)
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Boniface (BOH-nuh-fays)
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Botros (boh-trohs)
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Frances (FRAN-sis)
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Nuncio (NUN-see-o)
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Pius (PYE-uhs)
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