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Who came before Pope Linus?

  • Pope Paul

  • St. Peter

  • St. Matthew

  • Pope Clement

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Pope Linus was the immediate successor of St. Peter, widely revered as the first leader of the Christian church. Following Jesus' crucifixion, St. Peter, an apostle chosen by Jesus himself, played a prominent role in spreading Christianity and became the inaugural Pope. Upon his martyrdom around 64-67 AD, Linus, a distinguished Christian of Roman origin, was elected as the second Pope, carrying on the legacy of St. Peter.
The Papal Path: Unraveling the Legacy of Pope Linus

The Papal Path: Unraveling the Legacy of Pope Linus

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