The name a new pope chooses will "indicate a certain spirit and direction and vision of the new pope," said Dennis Doyle, a theologian and professor emeritus of religious studies at the University ...

When Cardinal Robert Prevost appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he was introduced by the name Leo XIV. The choice may signal what the Catholic Church will look like under his papacy.

But it’s not just her marks that are making headlines – it’s her bold decision to drop the surname on her examination form. When asked about religion on a form, she simply wrote “Humanism”.

Kolkata, Srijani, the ISC topper from West Bengal who scored a perfect 400 out of 400, chose not to retain her surname when filing her examination form saying the decision stemmed from her belief ...

As part of her belief in egalitarianism, the 17-year-old has renounced her surname and declared that the only religion she follows is ‘humanity’. Ahead of her Class XII board examinations ...

Since 1947, Japanese Civil Code has stipulated that all married couples must share a common surname. Although in theory that name could be that of the husband or wife, in practice it is almost ...

Pope Leo XIV's papal name has a storied history — and stretches all the way back to the year 440 TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty The 267th pope has chosen his new name: Pope Leo XIV. Born with his ...

Given his last name, fans didn't let the opportunity pass to let Bummer know what they think of his gameplay. In the fourth inning, Bummer replaced Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach with ...

Demonstrators call for a law change in Japan to allow married couples to have separate surnames before the parliament in Tokyo on April 23, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Nearly 30 percent of ...

The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses.The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope" — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses.The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope" — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is ...

Mr. Green is the author of “The Man Nobody Killed.” Recently, as I was getting into a car, the driver clocked my name and asked, “Like Musk?” I sighed and answered as I have now dozens of ...