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Explore our famous popes collection for full biographies—as well as photos and videos—of notable pontiffs such as Benedict XVI, Francis, John Paul II and Nicholas II.
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Featured Popes
Browse biographies of some of history's most famous popes, including Benedict XVI, Francis, John Paul II, Joan, St. Leo I and Nicholas II.
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Pope Francis
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Pope Francis
Pope / 1936 -
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church in March 2013, becoming Pope Francis. He is the first pope from the Americas.
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St Leo I
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St Leo I
Pope, Saint / 400 - 461
During his papacy, St. Leo I strove to suppress heresy and presented a clear doctrine of Christ’s incarnation that successfully promoted orthodoxy.
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John Paul II
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John Paul II
Pope / 1920 - 2005
Pope John Paul II made history in 1978 by becoming the first non-Italian pope in more than four hundred years.
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Antipope Benedict XIV
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Antipope Benedict XIV
Religious Leader / - 1433
Benedict XIV (Bernard Garnier) was made pope by a splinter group of cardinals in 1425. As there was already an antipope, Benedict XIV became counter-antipope.
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