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List of popes

Popes buried in St. Peter's

The list of popes begins with St. Peter and continues through the present day.[1] The pope is the head of the Catholic Church.

Peter was called the Bishop of Rome.[2] All others who became Bishop of Rome were also recognized as popes.

  1. "List of Popes," Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); see Nihil Obstat. June 1, 1911. Remy Lafort, S.T.D., Censor. Imprimatur. +John Cardinal Farley, Archbishop of New York; retrieved 2013-4-8.
  2. "St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles," Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2013-3-18.

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