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Linus

2nd Pope of the Catholic Church

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Also known as Pope Linus · Saint Linus · Pope Saint Linus · Linu · Paus Linus

Born: 10
Died: 79
Birthplace: Tuscany
Place of death: Rome
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: Christian cleric
Positions held: Pope(0067–0079)
Spouse: none

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Pope Linus was the bishop of Rome from c. 68 to his death in 80. He is generally regarded as the second bishop of Rome, after Saint Peter. As with nearly all the early popes, he was canonized.

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