67Linus Becomes Bishop of Rome

Linus succeeds Peter, as the second Bishop of Rome.
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⛪ Sixtus I Becomes Pope

Sixtus I, pope of the Catholic Church (d. 124)
Sixtus I Becomes Pope (49)
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✝️ Linus Becomes Bishop of Rome

Linus succeeds Peter, as the second Bishop of Rome.
Linus Becomes Bishop of Rome (67)
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✝️ Hyginus Becomes Bishop of Rome

March 18Hyginus, bishop of Rome
Hyginus Becomes Bishop of Rome (79)
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✝️ Papacy of Linus Begins

Linus, pope of the Catholic Church (approximate date)
Papacy of Linus Begins (79)
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✝️ Clement I Becomes Pope

pope Clement I succeeds pope Anacletus I as the fourth pope.
Clement I Becomes Pope (88)
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⛪ Evaristus Becomes Pope

Evaristus succeeds Pope Clement I as the fifth pope (according to Catholic tradition; none of the popes until the mid second century is certain).
Evaristus Becomes Pope (97)
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