Mercurius
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Mercurius was an ordinary priest elected as pope in 532 AD after a tumultuous election marked by large-scale bribery and political maneuvering. Upon his election, he chose the name John II, making him the first pope to change his name after election.
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Mercurius was elected as pope and became known as John.
Doves, deaths and rations: Papal elections over timeThe Standard·
Kenya· 2025-05-10
Kenya· 2025-05-10
