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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

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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.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Pope John Paul I: The Enigmatic 33-Day Pontiff of 1978

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