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List of popes. This chronological list of popes of the Catholic Church corresponds to that given in the Annuario Pontificio under the heading "I Sommi Pontefici Romani" (The Roman Supreme Pontiffs), excluding those that are explicitly indicated as antipopes.
Pope Fabian (Latin: Fabianus) was the bishop of Rome from 10 January 236 until his death on 20 January 250, succeeding Anterus. A dove is said to have descended on his head to mark him as the Holy Spirit's unexpected choice to become the next pope. He was succeeded by Cornelius.
A complete list of every single pope in the last 2000 years, in chronological order. Links to a biographical essay on each.
The pontificate of this first third-century pope was to see a storm of heresy rage around the pontiff, who had to keep a firm hand on the tiller of Peter's bark.
20th Pope of the Catholic Church.
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- 20.I.250
- Rome
Mar 11, 2024 · St. Fabian, the layman the Holy Spirit chose to be pope. Elected Pope by surprise, Fabian—a patrician and a layman—proved to be a great pontiff and advisor to the emperor, who eventually died a...
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Feb 4, 2017 · Pope Pontian had resigned his post in 235 — making him the first supreme pontiff in history to do so — when both he and Hippolytus were exiled to Sardinia by Roman officials. After him came St....