What’s in a name? When it comes to the name a new pope selects, it can mean quite a lot. Church historians say Pope Leo XIV’s choice of a name was a powerful statement that conveys both a sense of tradition and an openness to the realities of the modern world. (Read more) Here are a few intriguing facts about some of the 13 men who have taken the name Leo before our new pope, and what his choice of name might say about his pontificate.