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∙ 8y agoAlthough the list of early popes is somewhat muddled and uncertain, Saint Linus is generally considered as the first successor of Saint Peter and second pope. He is thought to have been Peter's choice as his successor.
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∙ 8y agoPaul, in his epistles, tells us that Peter was a pillar of the Jerusalem Church, but that James was evidently the real leader. If this is a true picture of Peter's role, as an assistant or deputy to James, then he need not have had a formal successor.
Pope Anicetus (156-166) announced that Peter was beheaded by Nero* in Rome and that he spoke with the authority of Peter. Since then, Catholic tradition has held that Peter was the first pope of Rome. However, there is no evidence, either in The Bible or any other early Christian writing, that Peter ever went to Rome. Scholars also say that there is no evidence that the Church ever had bishops before the second century, a view which precludes Peter from having held that position. However, if Peter ever really was bishop of Rome, tradition says that his successor was Linus or Clement.
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* The third century Church Father, Origen changed the story somewhat, saying that Peter was condemned to crucifixion, but felt himself unworthy to be crucified the same way as his Lord and so chose crucifixion upside down.
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Who was the pope of Rome after Peter?
Linus is believed to have been the successor of Saint Peter.
Is Saint Peter's of the Vatican in Rome?
No, Saint Peter's Basilica is in the Vatican, not in Rome,
You were the Bishop of Rome you were the successor of Saint Peter and leader of the Catholic Church you lived in a Vatican until your death in 2005 who are you?
Karol Józef Wojtyła
Why do you have the tomb of Saint Peter in Rome?
Saint Peter was executed in Rome under orders of Emperor Nero. That is the reason he was buried there.
Where were Saint Peter and Saint Paul martyred?
Both Peter and Paul were martyred in Rome.
What architectural structure is located in front of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome?
Saint Peter's Square
What Saint is celebrated in Rome?
St Peter.
Does the Bishop of Rome continue Peter's mission?
A:The Catholic Church considers the pope to continue the work and mission of Peter because Christian tradition says that Peter went to Rome and became the first bishop of Rome, appointing Linus as his successor, with subsequent bishops appointed continuously down to the present day. This continuous succession from an appointment made by Peter himself was important to the church of Rome in claiming primacy over all other Christian bishops. However, Francis A. Sullivan SJ (From Apostles to Bishops) says that there is a general agreement among scholars that the church of Rome was led by a council of presbyters until well into the second century, with no evidence of a ruling bishop. It is therefore no longer possible to say that the pope is literally the successor of Saint Peter, nor that he uniquely continues the work of Saint Peter, whether or not he actually visited Rome.
Where are St. Peter's bones?
St. Peter's bones are believed to be located underneath St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. There is a necropolis beneath the basilica where it is thought that St. Peter's tomb is located, although the exact location of his bones is a matter of faith rather than confirmed by historical evidence.
Was Saint Peter buried in Jerusalem?
No, Saint Peter was buried in Rome after his execution there. Perhaps no other saint in the history of Christianity has had his tomb more thoroughly investigated by scientists and theologians than that of Saint Peter.
Who is the first pope to visit Rome?
Saint Peter was the first pope in Rome.
What is the most significant feature of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome?
The dome of Saint Peter's which is 452 feet at its highest.
