List of popes

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

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Popes buried in St. Peter's

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

Chronological list of popes

The list sometimes says interregnum. This is Latin for "between reigns". It means there was no Pope; as in a Pope had died, and his successor hadn't yet been elected.

From 30 to 249

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From 250 to 499

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From 500 to 749

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From 750 to 999

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From 1000 to 1249

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From 1254 to 1492

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From 1503 to 1740

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From 1758 to 2005

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From 2005

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