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A Tale of Two Clements

After Peter, the list of popes continues on to Linus and Anacletus (sometimes just called Cletus), both of whom are nonentities today, and there isn’t any clear proof that they even existed. It’s the supposed fourth pope, Clement, who was … Continue reading →

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Every Time I Look in Your Eyes, I See St. Peter Wave

I was originally thinking of writing a general overview of the history of the papacy this week, but I decided that was too much for one post, so for now I’m just going to stick to the first person regarded … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Christianity, Historical Personages, History, Religion | Tagged andrew, bishop of rome, emperor nero, james the just, jesus, linus, pearly gates, pope clement i, st. paul, st. peter, st. peter's basilica |