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Who Were the Most Influential Popes?
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How is a pope elected?
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“On this rock I will build my church”
St. Peter, the first pope, depicted in stained glass.
© Ronald Sheridan/Ancient Art & Architecture Collection
Christ Giving the Keys to Saint Peter by Perugino
Pope Sixtus IV brought together some of the Renaissance's most notable artists to...
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Longest-reigning pontiff
During his nearly 32-year reign, Pope Pius IX enacted the doctrine of papal infallibility.
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Beloved pontiff
Although John XXIII's papacy lasted only five years, the combination of his accomplishments...
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