Who were the two immediate predecessors Pope John Paul I honored with his chosen name?
John XXIII and Paul VI
Pius XII and John XXIII
Paul VI and John Paul II
Benedict XV and Pius XI
Answer
Pope John Paul I chose his name in honor of his two immediate predecessors, John XXIII and Paul VI, as he felt indebted to them for naming him a bishop and a cardinal, respectively.
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