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We can not be sure there really was a Pope Linus or indeed any bishop of Rome during the entire first century and well into the second century. . Francis Aloysius Sullivan ('From Apostles to Bishops: The Development of the Episcopacy in the Early Church') says that the consensus of scholars is that on the available evidence, the church of Rome was led by a college of presbyters, rather than a single bishop, for at least several decades of the second century.
Most, but not all, early traditions say that Linus was the second bishop of Rome, after Peter. When we think about these early traditions we can think of them as so ancient that they must have been close in time to the very first Christians and therefore in a good position to know the facts, but this is not the case. The earliest source for Linus as the second pope is from Irenaeus, around 180 CE. The most common choice for the successor to Linus is Pope Anicletus, but a Pope Cletus is sometimes mentioned. It is generally assumed that Anicletus and Cletus were actually the same person.
Some sources describe Pope Cletis as a Roman, and other describe Pope Anicletis as a Greek, creating further confusion if they are one and the same person. This just demonstrates that we know almost nothing about Anicletus, even if he was a real person.
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Who was next pope after Pope Saint Linus?
Pope St. Anacletus (Cletus) (76-88) followed Linus.
Who are the first two successors of St. Peter as the head of the Universal Church?
The first two successors of St. Peter as the head of the Universal Church were St. Linus, who served as pope from around 67 to 76 AD, and St. Anacletus (or St. Cletus), who served as pope from around 76 to 88 AD.
Who did the heritage of Saint Peter belong to?
St. Linus became pope at the death of St. Peter.
Who is the saint after Saint Peter?
There were a lot of saints immediately after St. Peter, but the pope who followed him, who was also acclaimed a saint was Pope St. Linus (67-76).
Why was there such a long time between Peter and the second pope?
There was no delay. Pope Linus took office soon after the death of St. Peter.
What was the nationality of Pope John Paul II?
Pope St. John Paul II was the first and, to date, only pope from Poland.
What is known about Pope St. Linus?
A:Pope St. Linus is traditionally listed as the second pope, following St Peter. John Chrysostom (347-407) stated, "This Linus, some say, was second Bishop of the Church of Rome after Peter."The Catholic Encyclopedia states, "We cannot be positive whether this identification of the pope as being the Linus mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:21 goes back to an ancient and reliable source." The Church's caution on this is warranted, as most New Testament scholars say 2 Timothy was written in Paul's name, in the first half of the second century and therefore long after Pope Linus might have lived.Francis A. Sullivan SJ (From Apostles to Bishops) says that most scholars are of the opinion that, in spite of Church tradition, the early church of Rome was led by a group of presbyters, and that bishops were not appointed to the church in Rome until later in the second century. In other words, there can have been no Pope Linus, although it is conceivable there was a presbyter of than name. Linus became regarded as a former pope much later, by tradition alone.
How many years was Pope Linus a pope?
Pope Saint Linus' papacy lasted nine years from 67 AD to 76 AD.
Who was the first pope after Peter?
The first pope after Peter was Pope Linus.
Who was Pope St Linus?
A:The Catholic Church teaches that St. Linus was the second bishop of Rome and was appointed by Peter himself. In practice, we know nothing certain about Pope Linus and can not even be sure whether a person of that name ever lived.Francis A. Sullivan SJ (From Apostles to Bishops) says that most scholars are of the opinion that, in spite of Church tradition, the early church of Rome was led by a group of presbyters, and that bishops were not appointed to the church in Rome until later in the second century. In other words, there can have been no Pope Linus, although it is conceivable there was a presbyter of than name.
Has there ever been a Welsh pope?
There has never been a Welsh pope but there has been one pope from England - Nicholas Breakspear who took the name of Pope Adrian IV. The mother of Linus the first pope after St. Peter was Welsh, that makes him half Welsh.
Why did Peter who was a Jew choose a pagan to be the second Pope?
After St. Peter, St. Linus became pope of the Church. Whether Peter specially choose Linus is debatable since his successor was chosen in his absence: Peter was dead when Linus became pope. Popes are now elected by a conclave. At the beginning of the Church it might have been different, as Matthias had been elected by the apostles by drawing straws, but as to Linus' election, little is known about procedure. Whatever the case, Peter was a Jew only by ancestry, not by Faith, for he had become a Christian. Linus was not a pagan, but a Christian as well. Therefore, even if Peter had specifically requested Linus as the next pope, he was only choosing another Christian he felt capable of the office.
