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To: skinndogNN

LOL

It is custom to translate the Pope’s name to the language of any particular country.

John Paul II was so named in English speaking countries.

In Hispanic countries he was Juan Pablo II.

In Italy he was Giovanni Paolo II.

Etc Etc Etc


76 posted on 03/13/2013 12:54:43 PM PDT by Reaganez
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To: Reaganez

RE: It is custom to translate the Pope’s name to the language of any particular country.

Well in Latin America, he’d be known as Papa Francisco.


86 posted on 03/13/2013 12:57:45 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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