Papal History Desk

Saint Innocent I, the Fortieth Pope (Successors of Peter – Part 40)

Saint Innocent I was known for his strong defense of the Holy See's authority over ecclesiastical doctrines. On December 22, AD401, he was elected as Pope, succeeding Pope Anastasius I. Read More

Saint Dionysius, the Twenty-fifth Pope (Successors of Peter – Part 25)

Pursuing the beheading of Pope Sixtus II by the Emperor Valerian, the throne of Saint Peter remained vacant for about a year. The Church leaders were unable to find a new Pontiff due to the intense...

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