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Well, I suppose a mathematically inclined pope might get around the
difficulty by calling himself Sixtus Quadratus.
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From: "John Dillon" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: [M-R] Popes' names
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
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> Not indecent I'm afraid. And by itself not indecorous, either. But,
> coupled with the next ordinal in its sequence, the sort of thing that
> might provoke smirks or titters (though not in the papal presence, of
> course). Best again, JD
>
> On Sunday, April 3, 2005at 9:15 am, Marjorie Greene wrote (quoting me):
>
> > "One name has ceased to be used for reasons (I suppose) of decorum:
> > >Sixtus. But a particularly bold electee could restore it."
> >
> > ?? I'm quite naive but "Sixtus" as not decorous? You must explain,
> > off-list
> > if I'm not getting something terribly indecent.
> > I keep hoping for an exotic name. We could use another Zosimus...
> > "Linus" is
> > out because of "Peanuts," and "Sylvester" will always be a lisping
> > cat (for
> > Americans, at least).
> > MG
>
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