From St. Peter to the Pope Francis: 266 powerful catholic popes, list emerge

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  • The papacy has been a key institution for nearly two millennia, shaping Catholic doctrine, guiding the faithful, and addressing global challenges
  • Throughout history, popes have played both spiritual and political roles, leading reforms, influencing international relations, and facing rival claimants (antipopes)
  • The list of popes, from St. Peter to today, reflects the endurance and evolution of the Catholic Church, maintaining an unbroken chain of leadership

266 Powerful Popes Who Have Led the Catholic Church Through HistorySource: Getty Images

  1. St. Peter (32-67)
  2. St. Linus (67-76)
  3. St. Anacletus (Cletus) (76-88)
  4. St. Clement I (88-97)
  5. St. Evaristus (97-105)
  6. St. Alexander I (105-115)
  7. St. Sixtus I (115-125) Also called Xystus I
  8. St. Telesphorus (125-136)
  9. St. Hyginus (136-140)
  10. St. Pius I (140-155)
  11. St. Anicetus (155-166)
  12. St. Soter (166-175)
  13. St. Eleutherius (175-189)
  14. St. Victor I (189-199)
  15. St. Zephyrinus (199-217)
  16. St. Callistus I (217-222) Opposed by St. Hippolytus, antipope (217-236)
  17. St. Urban I (222-230)
  18. St. Pontian (230-235)
  19. St. Anterus (235-236)
  20. St. Fabian (236-250)
  21. St. Cornelius (251-253) Opposed by Novatian, antipope (251)
  22. St. Lucius I (253-254)
  23. St. Stephen I (254-257)
  24. St. Sixtus II (257-258)
  25. St. Dionysius (260-268)
  26. St. Felix I (269-274)
  27. St. Eutychian (275-283)
  28. St. Caius (Gaius) (283-296)
  29. St. Marcellinus (296-304)
  30. St. Marcellus I (308-309)
  31. St. Eusebius (309 or 310)
  32. St. Miltiades (311-314)
  33. St. Sylvester I (314-335)
  34. St. Marcus (336)
  35. St. Julius I (337-352)
  36. Liberius (352-366) Opposed by Felix II, antipope (355-365)
  37. St. Damasus I (366-384) Opposed by Ursicinus, antipope (366-367)
  38. St. Siricius (384-399)
  39. St. Anastasius I (399-401)
  40. St. Innocent I (401-417)

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