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St Zachary

Pope 741 to 52. Stephen II followed Zachary, but because he died before being consecrated, modern lists omit him.

“After the burial of his predecessor Gregory III on 29 November, 741, he was immediately and unanimously elected pope and consecrated and enthroned on 5 December.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope St. Zachary”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.