During his first General Audience in St. Peter's Square on 27 April 2005, Pope Benedict XVI paid tribute to Benedict XV when explaining his choice: "Filled with sentiments of awe and thanksgiving, I wish to speak of why I chose the name Benedict.
Selama Audiensi Umum pertamanya di Lapangan St. Petrus pada 27 April 2005, Paus Benediktus XVI memberi penghormatan kepada Benediktus XV ketika menjelaskan pilihannya: "Dipenuhi dengan perasaan kagum dan syukur, saya ingin berbicara tentang mengapa saya memilih nama Benediktus.