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'''Pope John II''' ( | '''Pope John II''', Latin '''''Ioannes''''', original name '''Mercùrio''' (born 470, Rome–died 8 May 535, Rome), was the 56th [[Pope]], elected on 2 January 533 and reigning until his death on 8 May 535. He is the first pope to take a [[regnal name]] upon rising to the Chair of Saint Peter, believing it inappropriate to reign bearing the name of a pagan god. | ||
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Pope John II, Latin Ioannes, original name Mercùrio (born 470, Rome–died 8 May 535, Rome), was the 56th Pope, elected on 2 January 533 and reigning until his death on 8 May 535. He is the first pope to take a regnal name upon rising to the Chair of Saint Peter, believing it inappropriate to reign bearing the name of a pagan god.