How does one select the name for the Pope,

Pope Donaldo I

The chosen name reflects who the new pontiff wants to emulate, whose legacy he best identifies with.

Leo XIII had significant impact on church doctrine, was pro-workers and 'fair' wages but also, apparently, pro property rights. He also had the 4th longest papacy in recorded history.

This Leo, at 69, could be around for a long time. For better or worse!

Pope Leo XIII wrote the Rerum Novarum which basically lined out the church’s stance on worker’s rights and property rights in the context of the Industrial Revolution. It’s a pretty fascinating read, and not very long. You can find free copies via google. Basically, it explained that businesses have a responsibility to workers, and that workers have responsibilities to businesses, their governments, and the church. It positioned the church as being simultaneously against despotism, lassaiz fare capitalism, anarchism, and communism. The document really foreshadows many of the world’s struggles in the 20th century.

My Pope name would be Pope McLovin'

I would love a Pope Alexander again....especially one from Spain

Could they pick Pope Ogigio?

"His momma named him Robert, Imma call him Robert."

Missed opportunity for Big Papa.