Why was the first Pope Peter executed?

Answer 1

St. Peter, the first pope, was ordered executed by the Roman Emperor Nero because he was a Christian and Nero had decided to blame the great fire that destroyed much of Rome in the year 64 on the Christians.

Answer 2

During the reign of Nero much of Rome was consumed by a huge fire. Some say Nero, himself, was responsible. To remove suspicions from himself Nero blamed the Christians for the fire and began to viciously persecute them. Peter, being the leader of the new religion, was a prime target of Nero.

Answer 3

Peter was a follower of Christ and Roman Emperor Nero decided to blame the burning of Rome on the Christians. He then had Peter executed.

Answer 4

He adhered to Christianity.