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Who was the last pope to use his birth name as his papal name?

Question #152360. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Feb 07 2026.
Originally posted Feb 07 2026 9:46 AM.

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Marcellus II, real name Marcello Cervini degli Spannocchi, who served as pope in 1555. He was only pope for 22 days before his death due to stroke.

Pope Marcellus II - Wikipedia link https://share.google/F7dlU4xrvRgPzk2du

Feb 07 2026, 1:45 PM
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