Apostle · June 29
St. Peter the Apostle
A fisherman called to become the rock upon which Christ built his Church.
Holy Land (historical region) · Historical region
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35 lives of faith. Showing 1–12.
Pope · October 22
St. John Paul II
A Polish pope who carried a message of faith and human dignity around the world.
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Pope · January 20
St. Fabian
Pope Fabian was the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church from 10 January 236 until his death on 20 January 250, succeeding Anterus.
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Pope · April 19
St. Leo IX
Pope Leo IX was the Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 12 February 1049 to his death in 1054.
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Pope · April 30
St. Pius V
Pope Pius V, OP , born Antonio Ghislieri , was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 7 January 1566 to his death, in May 1572.
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Pope · May 25
St. Gregory VII
Pope Gregory VII , born Hildebrand of Sovana , was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 April 1073 to his death in 1085.
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Pope · August 21
St. Pius X
Pope Pius X was head of the Catholic Church from 4 August 1903 until his death in August 1914.
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Doctor of the Church · September 3
St. Gregory I
Pope Gregory I , commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great , was the 64th Bishop of Rome from 3 September 590 until his death on 12 March 604.
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Pope · May 29
St. Paul VI
Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978.
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Pope · October 11
St. John XXIII
Pope John XXIII was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 28 October 1958 until his death on 3 June 1963.
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Doctor of the Church · November 10
St. Leo I
Pope Leo I , also known as Leo the Great , was Bishop of Rome from 29 September 440 until his death on 10 November 461.
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Pope · December 11
St. Damasus I
Pope Damasus I , also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384.
Origin uncertain · Disputed birthplace
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